Inventory Team Lead – Logistics Coordinator

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Coordinate and oversee daily operational activities under the direction of the Operations Supervisor .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeWalton • United StatesSenior💰 $28 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse operations, including material handling equipment operation, inventory management, and adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in training and mentoring associates while ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and quality control standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forklift Operation CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment (MHE) OperationWarehouse Management System (WMS) KnowledgeLogistics and Distribution ExperienceAttention to Detail and Accuracy

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Hard Skills

Forklift OperationRF Scanner ExperienceBasic Computer SkillsInventory VerificationQuality Control ChecksMathematical SkillsStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Safety Protocols ComplianceProduct StackingShipping and Receiving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Material Handling EquipmentForkliftsPallet JacksReach TrucksScissor LiftsCherry Pickers

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift CertificationMHE Certification

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionWarehouse OperationsISO StandardsOSHA/MSDS Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and oversee daily operational activities under the direction of the Operations Supervisor
Oversee warehouse associates involved in receiving, shipping, picking, and warehousing
Mentor and train new and existing associates on distribution activities and Standard Operating Procedures
Assist with forklift operation and certification
Coordinate inbound unloading, product stacking, outbound picking, and staging
Verify inbound and outbound paperwork and product counts
Load orders according to appropriate doors and trailers
Research shipping and receiving discrepancies
Communicate professionally with customers by phone, electronically, or in person
Prepare accurate activity reports for site management
Perform quality control checks, including verifying orders, documenting damages or discrepancies, stacking, packaging, shrink-wrapping, and labeling products
Report inconsistencies and problems to the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager
Participate in quality and safety meetings
Execute safety protocols and comply with ISO standards, OSHA/MSDS standards, SOPs, and company policies
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, orderliness, and security
Direct warehouse work-team operations and assist with productivity and payroll-hour records
Assist with workforce levels and work schedules; ensure assignments are completed properly
Participate in department meetings and initiate or recommend solutions for non-conformities
Operate and maintain material-handling equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and related equipment
Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance
Perform clerical and administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling, greeting visitors, filing, and record keeping
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
1 year of experience working in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment
Ability to operate material handling equipment (MHE)
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures during warmer and colder months
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
Basic computer skills
RF Scanner experience
WMS functions knowledge
English reading, writing, and verbal skills
Basic to intermediate mathematical skills for verifying quantities and counting inventory
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
Effective and respectful communication with all organizational levels
Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to work mandatory or voluntary overtime as dictated by business
Must maintain an active forklift certification
Preferred: 2–4 years of warehouse/logistics/distribution experience
Preferred: 2–4 years of proven forklift experience
Preferred: current or prior MHE certification
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 21–50 pounds
Ability to walk and stand constantly; bend frequently; and reach, squat, or kneel

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2.50 shift differential for specified overnight shifts
Benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, available through the DSV Benefits Showcase (benefits may vary by location and division)
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support