Job Title: Distribution Lead
Job Description
The Distribution Lead oversees daily package handling operations on a first-shift schedule, ensuring efficient, accurate, and safe movement of goods. This role leads a team of package handlers, coordinates shipping and receiving activities, and maintains high standards of performance, communication, and workplace safety in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily package handling operations to ensure timely and accurate shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment.
Lead and support a team of package handlers, providing clear direction, coaching, and regular performance feedback.
Implement and follow operational procedures to optimize workflow, efficiency, and safety throughout the distribution area.
Monitor individual and team performance, identify areas for improvement, and take proactive steps to resolve issues.
Oversee shipping and receiving processes, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments and ensuring proper documentation.
Coordinate and perform order picking activities, using RF scanners and related tools to ensure accurate order selection.
Manage packaging and loading activities to ensure products are prepared, packed, and loaded correctly for transport.
Use ERP systems and inventory control processes to track, update, and reconcile inventory levels.
Operate or oversee the operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment in a safe and compliant manner.
Ensure proper use of automated conveyor belts and manual rollers, promptly addressing any operational issues.
Apply knowledge of postal codes, routing charts, and maps to optimize routing and delivery efficiency.
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to coordinate schedules, resolve problems, and meet service expectations.
Support adherence to all safety guidelines and operational standards within the distribution facility.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in shipping and receiving operations.
Hands-on experience with order picking and packaging processes.
Proficiency using RF scanners for picking, inventory, and tracking tasks.
Practical knowledge of inventory control procedures.
Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Ability to work confidently with ERP systems for order and inventory management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
Knowledge of postal codes, routing charts, and maps for efficient routing and distribution.
Comfort working with automated conveyor belts and manual rollers.
Demonstrated ability to follow and enforce operational procedures and safety guidelines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Leadership or supervisory experience in a distribution, warehouse, or logistics environment is a plus.
Experience with loading and unloading trucks in a distribution or warehouse setting.
Background in inventory management, including cycle counts and stock reconciliation.
Ability to troubleshoot basic issues with scanning equipment and conveyor systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in orders and inventory records.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to motivate and support team members.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values collaboration, clear communication, and continuous improvement in a dynamic distribution environment. The organization offers a stable first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance, along with opportunities to develop leadership skills and grow within operations. You will work in an environment that emphasizes safety, respect, and teamwork, where your contributions to efficiency and service quality are recognized and appreciated.
Work Environment
This role operates in a distribution and warehouse setting on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work involves frequent movement throughout the facility, working around automated conveyor belts, manual rollers, forklifts, and other material handling equipment. Team members regularly handle packages, perform picking, packing, loading, and inventory tasks, and use RF scanners and ERP systems to manage orders and stock. The environment is fast-paced and time-sensitive, requiring focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the shift. Appropriate work attire suitable for an active warehouse environment is expected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.