Warehouse Lead

Description

At Iowa 80 Truckstop, we pride ourselves on operational excellence, teamwork, and delivering outstanding service across our retail and distribution operations. We are seeking a Warehouse Lead to guide our Inbound Department and help ensure accurate, efficient, and organized receiving operations.

If you’re a motivated leader with warehouse experience and strong problem-solving skills, this is your opportunity to grow with a respected, industry-leading organization.

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for leading and supervising employees within the Inbound Department. This role sets procedures, prioritizes workloads, collaborates cross-functionally, and ensures that receiving operations run smoothly and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead tasks across the Department.
• Supervise and guide the warehouse receiving team.
• Set procedures and provide operational guidance within Receiving.
• Establish goals and prioritize daily workload.
• Train employees and provide ongoing support and development.
• Manage assigned projects and departmental initiatives 

Inbound & Receiving Operations

• Process and manage Bills of Lading.
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Lead material handling task workload and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure returns are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversee assembly processes, including entering orders, creating Purchase Orders, and maintaining inventory.

Vendor & Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison among internal departments.
• Resolve shipment discrepancies and coordinate credits or corrective action.
• Guide team members when encountering issues.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of Warehouse supervisory experience OR 4-year Supply Chain Management degree or other related field
• Must live within a daily commutable distance

Preferred

• Experience with Third Party Logistics (3PL) systems
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or retail receiving operations
• Ability to lead teams and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ($18–$19+ depending on experience)
• Growth opportunities within a well-established organization
• Team-oriented work environment
• Stability and long-term career potential
• Comprehensive benefits 

Iowa80.com is committed to providing a safe work environment. Employment for this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law (including testing for substances that may impair job performance), and a CRT physical, as required for the position. Iowa 80 also conducts random drug testing for employees.