About the role
Pay: $21.00 to $26.00 per hour
Description
As a Warehouse Team Lead, you will perform and oversee daily shipping, receiving, and inventory activities in accordance with established procedures and commercial standards. In addition to hands-on execution, this role provides day-to-day leadership, training, and workflow coordination for warehouse associates, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely material movement.
This position requires a dependable, professional, and adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to identify inventory discrepancies, logistical inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunities while supporting a safety-first, continuous-improvement culture consistent with modern manufacturing and distribution operations.
Candidates must be able to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 90 days of employment and work effectively with cross-functional teams supporting power conversion and manufacturing operations.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently to transport materials
Lead daily shipping and receiving operations, including sorting, logging, packing, labeling, and shipment coordination
Audit inbound and outbound shipments to verify accuracy against orders and documentation
Ensure all shipments include proper equipment, manuals, and accessories
Prepare and maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation in an orderly and compliant manner
Process all receiving transactions; inspect inbound freight for damage and coordinate resolution with Purchasing and Inventory teams
Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts and discrepancy investigations
Support trace requests for missing or delayed shipments
Provide on-the-floor guidance and training for new and existing warehouse associates
Serve as a point of escalation for daily operational issues in the absence of the Warehouse Manager
Maintain safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards in warehouse and shipping areas
Perform required administrative tasks, reports, and system updates (WMS/ERP exposure preferred)
Perform other related duties as assigned by management
Required Qualifications
5+ years of warehouse experience, including forklift operation in a fast-paced environment
High School Diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge of shipping practices, logistics workflows, and carrier coordination
Prior experience training or leading warehouse personnel strongly preferred
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support daily production schedules
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Basic computer proficiency (ERP/WMS, shipping systems, reporting tools)
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility and adaptability in a changing manufacturing environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Must be at least 18 years of age
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Continual use of hand and finger dexterity
Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching
Regular lifting/pushing/carrying of items up to
60 pounds
Work performed near moving mechanical equipment
Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions
Occasional exposure to elevated noise levels
Ability to work in warehouse and dock environments with varying temperatures
Benefits
401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Incentive Program (EIP)
EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.