Warehouse Lead (Cinncinnati at Diversified Supply Inc – Cincinnati, Ohio

Lead the Floor. Drive Results. Deliver Excellence.
If you’re a natural leader who thrives in a fast-moving warehouse environment, we want you on our team. Help us keep things moving accurately, safely, and efficiently.

The Warehouse Lead serves as a working lead, actively performing warehouse duties while assisting management with workflow coordination, training, and accountability of warehouse personnel. This position supports daily warehouse operations while providing hands-on leadership to warehouse staff. This role is responsible for coordinating receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, and customer order fulfillment while ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures.

Essential Functions

Operational & Technical Duties

• Maintain working knowledge of the full sales and order fulfillment process, from order entry through billing and delivery.
• Coordinate and oversee material receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and shipping activities.
• Verify that all outgoing orders are accurate and accompanied by appropriate documentation.
• Receive and enter inventory into the warehouse sub-ledger/computer system.
• Perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication/division) to verify order quantities, inventory counts, and shipping/receiving documentation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Pull customer orders, stock shelves, and assist customers as needed.
• Deliver materials to customer locations as required.
• Maintain awareness of all products sold and markets served by the company.
• Work with management to maintain appropriate minimum stock levels.

Leadership & Coordination

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for warehouse staff in the absence of management.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new warehouse employees.
• Assign daily tasks and help prioritize workflow to meet customer and delivery deadlines.
• Monitor adherence to safety rules, company policies, and operational procedures.
• Communicate operational issues, shortages, or concerns to management promptly.
• Lead by example in attendance, safety practices, productivity, and customer service.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment required
• Prior experience as a Material Handler required
• Lead, senior, or informal supervisory experience preferred
• Strong verbal communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication/division) for inventory counts, order accuracy, and shipping/receiving verification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Forklift operation experience required (certification preferred or ability to obtain)
• Proficient with computers, inventory management systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate as part of a team
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new products, systems, and processes
• Ability to interpret order tickets, packing slips, invoices, and perform quantity calculations to ensure accurate fulfillment and inventory control

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing for 8 hours or more.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds regularly
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for reading labels, operating machinery, and communicating in a warehouse setting
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled environments

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with 1-hour lunch and the ability to work overtime if needed.

What You Get (The Good Stuff)

1. Solid Pay + Real Benefits
We help cover your medical and dental (we pay 75% for you) so you’re not stuck with a huge bill every month.

2. 401(k) with Company Money
You put money in—we match it. It’s a 15% match, which is better than most places out there.

3. Paid Time Off That Actually Grows
The longer you’re here, the more time off you earn. Simple as that.

4. Your Birthday = Your Day Off
No working on your birthday (or a day within that week of your birthday). Go enjoy it!

5. 9 Paid Holidays
Time off for the days that matter—without losing a paycheck.

6 . Discounts on Real Stuff You’ll Use
Save money on games, movies, hotels, sporting games, vacation spots, theme parks, electronics, and so more!

7. Room to Grow
We don’t just hire for a position. We look for people who want to move up and stick around.

8. Steady Work, Good Team
Consistent hours, a team that pulls their weight, and leadership that supports you.