Sr. Team Lead, Distribution

Business Title: Senior Team Lead, Distribution Center

Location: AyrKing - Louisville, KY

A Sr. Team Lead in Distribution assists the Supervisor by coordinating daily operations, coaching peers, supporting team lead, and helping ensure smooth communication and workflow across the team.

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Knowledge & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred. Relevant experience in distribution, logistics, or warehouse operations required, with leadership experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

The type of experience required to effectively perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this position are:

• Previous leadership experience (such as Lead or Trainer) strongly preferred.
• Forklift certification or forklift operating experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support team members.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and adjust to changing demands.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a warehouse environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or different shifts if needed.
  
  

Essential Functions | Accountabilities | Performance Measures

• Cross-train and rotate through all warehouse functions, including Freight, Returns, Receiving, UPS, and Shipping.
• Provide daily hands-on operational support to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Support and promote compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards set by warehouse leadership.
• Step in to coordinate shipments and oversee team activities when the Warehouse Supervisor is unavailable.
• Review customer orders for accuracy; gather required products, verify materials, and ensure proper packing, tagging, and handling to meet shipment deadlines.
• Route shipments using proper domestic or international methods to ensure accurate and timely distribution.
• Operate scanners to perform key functions such as inventory moves, order picking, shipping, printing packing lists, and completing item transfers.
• Maintain accurate daily time logs documenting tasks performed and hours worked.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of hand and power tools, including safety procedures for use.
• Willingness to learn assembly and shipping preparation processes to help fulfill open sales orders.
• Operate forklifts, including Bendi trucks, in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Monitor operations to ensure cost-effectiveness while upholding quality standards.
• Recommend or initiate corrective actions to resolve immediate issues or improve operational safety and efficiency.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Certificates | Licenses | Registrations: License to operate a forklift

Travel Required: None

Work Environment: Warehouse

Physical Demands

• Wear safety attire and protective gear on a daily basis.
• Usually work indoors. This site may not be temperature controlled.
• Often exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Are exposed to hazardous equipment on a weekly basis.
• May be exposed to contaminant.
• May share workspace with others
  
  

The physical and work environment demands 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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.