Job Type: Full-Time

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Louisville, KY - Onsite

Reports To: Warehouse Area Manager

The Warehouse Team Lead supports the successful execution of daily warehouse operations by coordinating workflow, promoting productivity and quality standards, and serving as a hands-on resource for the team. Working alongside warehouse associates, this role provides operational guidance, training support, and day-to-day problem-solving while helping ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. As a visible member of the operation, the Warehouse Team Lead is expected to model reliability, accountability, and consistent attendance while supporting the success of the team through daily engagement and leadership by example. In partnership with Area Managers, the Team Lead helps create a positive and productive work environment by leading through example, supporting team success, and contributing to continuous operational improvement.

Leadership & Team Support

• Partner with Area Managers to support daily operations, training efforts, and workflow execution
• Spend the majority of the workday actively participating in warehouse operations while providing guidance, support, and training to team members as needed
• Lead by example through consistent attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• Support training and onboarding of new employees
• Serve as a resource for team members by helping resolve operational questions and workflow challenges
• Foster a positive, respectful, and safety-focused work environment
• Actively participate in daily warehouse operations while providing guidance and support to team members
• Serve as a role model for attendance, teamwork, safety, and adherence to company policies and procedures

Operational Oversight

• Coordinate daily workflow for the department (including, but not limited to: receiving, picking, packing, and shipping activities)
• Support workflow execution by helping prioritize work, identify obstacles, and promote accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse areas
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy
• Identify and communicate operational issues or improvement opportunities to management
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing operational priorities and business needs

Safety & Compliance

• Model and promote adherence to company safety standards and procedures
• Ensure safe operation of warehouse equipment
• Identify and report safety hazards or concerns promptly
• Maintain compliance with company policies and operational procedures

Communication

• Maintain clear communication with warehouse staff and management
• Escalate operational, quality, or safety concerns to leadership when appropriate
• Coordinate with other departments when necessary to support efficient operations
• Communicate professionally and effectively while supporting a collaborative team environment

Quality Control

• Verify accuracy to minimize errors and returns
• Monitor quality checks during processes
• Address quality concerns promptly and escalate recurring issues to management

Dependability & Leadership Expectations

• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to support operational needs and team success
• Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• Demonstrate reliability by following through on commitments and assigned responsibilities
• Actively contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
• Adapt to changing priorities and support the team during peak operational periods

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse, logistics, distribution, or fulfillment experience
• Experience training, mentoring, or supporting coworkers in a warehouse environment preferred
• Demonstrated history of reliable attendance and strong work performance
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate workflow
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve problems and support day-to-day operational decision-making
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to work scheduled shifts consistently and support operational needs during peak periods
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and conditions

Posting Statement

At Generation Tux, we believe that our goal is to enable incredible lifestyle experiences during major life events. Each of us has a responsibility to drive accountability, transparency, and respect.

Generation Tux is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Generation Tux does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Generation Tux will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Generation Tux.