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About The Kendall Group The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career. Why The Kendall Group? Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary: Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for supporting the materials management function of the logistics department and indirectly supporting the overall sales function. Warehouse Team Leads are essential to the overall operation of the business. While specific daily tasks can vary depending on the company, a Warehouse Team Lead's main responsibility is ensuring Warehouse Associates are successfully following work processes and assisting them with training and development.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Warehouse Team Lead position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist Warehouse Associates with work process questions and problems
- Recheck picking accuracy of Warehouse Associates
- Verify back-orders and adjust inventory as needed
- Respond to job queues
- Monitor truck loading to ensure accuracy of loading
- Assist Supervisor with daily tasks and projects as assigned
- Perform defined warehouse activities specific to the receipt, placement into inventory, selection for shipment, and shipment of stock
- Pick and pack orders accurately and promptly
- Receive inventory accurately and promptly
- Restock inventory in designated storage areas
- Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
- Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
- Safely operate additional warehouse equipment including stretch wrap machine, scale, and StarShip UPS shipping software
- Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
- Accurately identify and count inventory in assigned areas
- Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
- Must learn how to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, crane, etc.
- Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of warehouse
- Check assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and communicate problems to Warehouse Manager
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Other warehouse tasks as assigned
Competencies you possess:
- Service Excellence
- Results, Action Oriented
- Accountability and Responsibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety Conscious
- Developing Talent
- Building Team Morale
- Process Management
- Awareness of the Needs of Others
What you'll need:
- Work Experience: 2 years prior warehouse experience
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools/machines/vehicles. Basic math and reasoning skills.
- Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills. Ability to work independently.
- Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a Warehouse Manager
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization. Know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects.
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50lbs.
- Ability to stand/walk/lift, pull, and push during entire work shift.
- Ability to climb stair/step ladders up to 16 steps.
- Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a distribution center.
Qualifications we prefer but don't require:
- Work Experience: Certification in the operation of a forklift truck is not necessary but would be considered a plus
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The Kendall Group
Jun 26, 2026