Job Description

Warehouse Lead

Company: American Lumper Services

Location: Ankeny, IA

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Variable daily start times; work until completion.

Job Description

American Lumper Services is seeking a dependable, motivated Warehouse Lead to oversee and coordinate daily freight-unloading operations at our Ankeny, Iowa facility. The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to motivate employees while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards. This is primarily a supervisory position; however, the Warehouse Lead must be willing to assist with freight unloading when operational needs require additional support.

Previous warehouse experience is required. Prior leadership experience and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily warehouse unloading activities to meet productivity, quality, and customer service expectations.
• Assign daily workloads and coordinate employees across unloading lines.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, and attendance.
• Communicate work expectations and provide coaching and guidance to team members.
• Assist with training new employees on proper unloading procedures, workplace expectations, and safety practices.
• Promote a safe working environment by reinforcing company and client safety policies.
• Ensure employees follow proper freight-handling procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, and workplace incidents.
• Maintain accurate records of daily operations, employee timekeeping, and productivity as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Communicate operational concerns and progress to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and team performance.
• Provide hands-on assistance with freight unloading when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience, preferably in freight unloading, loading, or distribution operations.
• Understanding of warehouse operations, productivity expectations, and safe freight-handling practices.
• Ability to coordinate work assignments and provide direction to employees.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Ability to assist with physical freight handling when necessary, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying daily start times and work until operations are completed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a warehouse lead, trainer, or supervisor.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Experience training, coaching, or coordinating warehouse employees.
• Experience monitoring productivity and maintaining operational records.
• Experienced warehouse professionals with demonstrated leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

Schedule and Compensation

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Daily start times may vary based on operational needs.

Shift Duration: Work continues until scheduled unloading operations are completed. End times may vary depending on freight volume and daily workload.

Benefits

Health Insurance: After 30 days

Paid Time Off (PTO): Available after 90 days

401(k): After 180 days (6 months)

On-Demand Pay: Available

Equal Employment Opportunity

American Lumper Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs.