Warehouse Shift Lead

Freight Breakers LLC

Schedule: Friday–Sunday | 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Weekend Night Shift

About Freight Breakers LLC

Freight Breakers LLC is seeking a reliable, organized, and motivated Warehouse Shift Lead to support and coordinate warehouse operations during our weekend night shift. This position is responsible for overseeing daily workflow, supporting warehouse associates, monitoring productivity, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized work environment.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, understands warehouse operations, and can make sound decisions in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Shift Lead provides hands-on leadership and operational support to warehouse associates throughout the assigned shift. This role helps ensure that shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading activities are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

The Shift Lead also monitors operational progress, assists with employee training, communicates important updates to management and customers as needed, and ensures a thorough handoff to the incoming shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities and assign tasks based on operational priorities and staffing needs.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, work assignments, and staffing levels throughout the shift.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and promptly report or address workplace hazards in accordance with company procedures.
• Communicate production goals and monitor progress toward established productivity and quality targets.
• Track trailer activity, shipment progress, and workflow using available operational systems and reporting tools.
• Monitor shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading operations to help ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with established procedures.
• Provide hands-on training, guidance, and support to new and existing warehouse associates.
• Coach team members on safety practices, work quality, productivity, and company expectations.
• Identify workflow challenges and communicate recommendations for improving operational efficiency.
• Communicate with customers regarding shipment status, invoicing questions, and routine operational updates, as assigned.
• Maintain accurate operational records and provide timely updates regarding shift activity, delays, and outstanding issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Prepare the work area and communicate relevant operational information to ensure an effective transition between shifts.
• Escalate significant safety concerns, service issues, and operational delays to management when appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, logistics, shipping and receiving, or a related field.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with loading, unloading, trailer operations, and third-party logistics (3PL) processes is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of warehouse inventory procedures and shipment tracking.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation systems, or similar operational software preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate team activities and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to review productivity information, prioritize tasks, and respond to changing operational needs.
• Ability to work independently while providing direction and support to a team.

Work Schedule

• Days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Hours: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Shift: Weekend overnight
• Shift Duration: 12-hour scheduled shifts
• Employment Type: Full-time

Candidates should be comfortable working overnight hours and maintaining consistent attendance throughout the scheduled weekend shift.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Why Join Freight Breakers LLC?

This is an opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to take on a leadership role, contribute to daily operational success, support team development, and help maintain high standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freight Breakers LLC considers applicants based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the position. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity laws.