Warehouse Lead - Temp-to-Hire
Location: Hazelwood, MO
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Position Overview
Kelly Services is hiring a Warehouse Lead for a client located in Hazelwood, MO. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys leading a team while remaining actively involved in daily warehouse operations.
The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse leadership experience, strong computer skills, and hands-on experience operating a stand-up reach truck . This is a working lead position, meaning you will be responsible for training and overseeing warehouse employees while also performing physically demanding tasks, including manually loading, stacking, and building pallets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, train, and provide daily direction to warehouse specialists to ensure efficient and accurate operations.
Train new and existing employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, safety standards, and company policies.
Assist with daily warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, staging, and preparing materials for shipment.
Manually load, stack, and build pallets , ensuring products are properly organized and secured.
Safely operate a stand-up reach truck to move, store, and retrieve materials throughout the warehouse.
Utilize computer systems to track inventory, process transactions, update records, and maintain accurate documentation.
Monitor workflow, assign daily tasks, and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory counts and reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
Communicate operational issues, staffing needs, and process improvements to management.
Assist with additional warehouse and production duties as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
Previous warehouse experience required, preferably in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Stand-up reach truck experience is required.
Experience training, directing, or overseeing warehouse employees.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn warehouse management and inventory systems.
Experience with inventory tracking, shipping/receiving documentation, and general warehouse operations.
Ability and willingness to perform hands-on, physically demanding warehouse work throughout the shift.
Experience manually building, stacking, and loading pallets.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage daily workflow in a fast-paced environment.
Basic math skills and attention to detail.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Must be comfortable performing manual labor in addition to leadership responsibilities.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and lift throughout an 8-hour shift.
Frequent manual handling, stacking, and loading of materials onto pallets.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment that is not climate-controlled.
Must follow all company safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
Why Join Kelly Services?
Competitive Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Consistent Day Shift: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
Temp-to-Hire Opportunity: Potential for permanent employment with our client
Leadership Opportunity: Take an active role in training employees and supporting daily warehouse operations
Apply Today!
If you have warehouse leadership experience, are skilled in operating a stand-up reach truck, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and work alongside your team, we want to hear from you!
Apply today with Kelly Services to be considered for this Warehouse Lead opportunity in Hazelwood, MO!
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