Warehouse & Operations Floor Lead – 1st Shift
Houston, Texas•Full-time
$26 - $30 hourly
$26 - $30 hourly
About the Job
Now Hiring: Warehouse & Operations Floor Lead – 1st Shift
Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Overtime: Available based on production needs, including occasional Saturdays.
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Overtime: Available based on production needs, including occasional Saturdays.
Lead from the Floor in a Hands-On Manufacturing Environment
Openwork is partnering with a globally recognized manufacturer with more than 70 years of industry success to hire an experienced Warehouse & Operations Floor Lead. This company is known for producing high-quality wooden reels used worldwide and maintaining a strong team-oriented culture focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
Openwork is partnering with a globally recognized manufacturer with more than 70 years of industry success to hire an experienced Warehouse & Operations Floor Lead. This company is known for producing high-quality wooden reels used worldwide and maintaining a strong team-oriented culture focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys working hands-on, supporting warehouse operations, and helping production teams succeed.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the 1st shift warehouse and assembly team.
- Operate sit-down forklifts to move heavy wooden reels and materials safely.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow throughout the shift.
- Train employees on safety procedures and production processes.
- Ensure quality and production standards are met.
- Read work orders and follow production schedules.
- Assist with resolving production or operational issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
- Support assembly and warehouse tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2+ years of warehouse, manufacturing, or operations lead experience required.
- Previous sit-down forklift and warehouse experience required.
- Leadership or team lead experience preferred.
- Strong reliability and attendance record.
- Ability to lift, bend, and stand throughout the shift.
- Comfortable working in a labor-intensive, non-climate-controlled environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Through Openwork:
- Direct hire opportunity from day one.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Consistent first-shift schedule.
Additional Benefits:
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Long-term career stability.
- Supportive leadership and structured work environment.
- Opportunity to grow with a globally recognized manufacturer.
Apply Today
Apply now to be considered for this Warehouse & Operations Floor Lead opportunity in Watertown, Connecticut, or visit www.openwork.com to explore additional career opportunities.
About Openwork
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