Distribution Lead (1st Shift)

TL;DR

Distribution Lead (1st Shift) (Warehouse Operations): Coordinating daily distribution center workflows, employee assignments, inventory counts, dock operations, and outbound order flow with an accent on safety, accuracy, quality, and labor efficiency. Focus on resolving operational issues, supporting training and problem solving, maintaining warehouse systems and inventory standards, and covering assigned supervisory responsibilities when needed.

Location: Onsite in Groveport, Ohio, United States

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures water products and smart, sustainable water solutions for residential and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Coordinate daily warehouse workflow, employee assignments, truck arrivals, dock assignments, and inventory counts.
• Monitor product movement, staging, identification, packaging, quality, and order flow.
• Support employees through guidance, training, coaching, problem solving, and quality reviews.
• Communicate shipping status, equipment issues, safety concerns, and operational problems to the Supervisor.
• Adjust work procedures and labor assignments to meet shipping schedules and department priorities.
• Support department operations in the Supervisor’s absence within assigned authority.

Requirements

• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, or related experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, product flow, inventory handling, product identification, packaging, and quality standards.
• Ability to safely operate or learn warehouse equipment and use warehouse systems, RF scanners, or similar technology.
• Ability to complete operational records accurately and perform basic calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, follow-up, safety, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and/or office environment and lift or move up to 50 pounds when required.

Nice to have

• Previous lead, trainer, coordinator, or informal leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations.
• Experience with shipping, dock operations, staging, small parcel, LTL, or outbound order flow.
• Experience with ERP/WMS platforms, SAP, RF scanners, training, coaching, and standard work.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented and supportive work culture focused on quality, accountability, communication, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, paid maternity and paternity leave, and family-building benefits.
• Ten paid holidays and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
• Fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs.