1st Shift Warehouse Lead Order Picker

1st Shift Order Picker Lead

Location: Belton, MO

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday, 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pay: $22.50/hour

Position 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? Were 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, youll 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, wed love to hear from you.

What Youll 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 Were 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

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.