1st Shift Warehouse Lead Order Picker

1st Shift Order Picker Lead

Location: Belton, MOSchedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday, 6:00 AM - 12:00 PMPay: $22.50/hourPosition Type: Full-Time with Benefits

Lead the Team. Drive Results. Make an Impact.

Are you a motivated warehouse professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for safety and operational excellence? We're looking for a 1st Shift Order Picker Lead to help lead daily warehouse operations, support team members, and ensure productivity goals are met while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

In this hands-on leadership role, you'll work closely with the Area Manager to prioritize work, coach team members, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you enjoy leading by example, developing others, and creating a positive team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Assign and monitor daily work activities based on operational priorities

Communicate regularly with the Area Manager regarding productivity, workflow, and staffing needs

Serve as a resource for team members by answering questions and resolving issues

Lead by example and promote a positive, team-oriented culture

Provide on-the-job training and coaching to support employee development

Encourage safe work practices and adherence to company policies

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality

Maintain accurate inventory and operational records as needed

Promote housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organized work area

Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer and spreadsheet experience

PIT Operating Experience (Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, Sit Down Forklift)

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of warehouse or distribution experience

Experience leading or training employees

Experience with inventory control, scheduling, or warehouse operations

Skills & Abilities

High energy and self-motivation

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

Ability to train, coach, and mentor others

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Comfortable working with numbers and performing basic calculations

Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Equipment Used

Hand-held RF Scanner

Computer and warehouse operating systems