Lead Warehouse

Lead Warehouse

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Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Leola, PA, US

Company: Dart Container

Now Hiring: Lead Warehouse Associate

Be the engine that keeps everything moving. Lead from the floor. Drive results.

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment? We’re looking for a Lead Warehouse Associate who can energize a team, keep operations running smoothly, and help us hit peak performance every shift.

This isn’t a desk job — you’ll spend 85% of your time on the floor, leading by example and making real-time impact.

Shifts Available

• Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Sunday–Thursday)

• Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Saturday–Thursday)

What You’ll Do

As our Lead Warehouse Associate, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping operations organized, efficient, and on track:

Lead Daily Operations

• Support your Supervisor and guide team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals

• Keep workflows running smoothly across dock operations, shipping, and receiving

• Coordinate trailer routing, scheduling, and sequencing

Drive Performance & Accountability

• Monitor KPIs and audit the floor to ensure adherence to processes

• Identify gaps, solve problems, and escalate issues when needed

• Communicate shift updates and challenges to maintain alignment

Manage Inventory Effectively

• Track and manage inventory using ERP/SAP systems

• Lead cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and determine root causes

• Optimize space and ensure proper inventory flow (FIFO)

Collaborate Across Teams

• Work with internal departments, vendors, and transport partners

• Resolve shipment issues such as delays, shortages, and documentation errors

• Maintain accurate records and reporting

Support Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean initiatives and Operational Excellence programs

• Train and mentor team members, especially on SAP systems

• Help foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and accountability

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

• Previous experience in a Lead role

• Prior SAP experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume warehouse environment

• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.