Applied Industrial Technologies · 17 hours ago
Team Leader
Florence, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expApplied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion and related maintenance supplies. As a Team Leader, you will provide operational support to the Distribution Center Supervisor, ensuring efficient execution of daily warehouse activities and guiding warehouse associates in meeting service and productivity targets.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Act as the primary on-floor support to the DC Supervisor, helping translate daily priorities into effective execution
Support daily start-ups, task sequencing, and workload balancing to ensure service and productivity targets are met
Provide real-time operational feedback to the DC Supervisor regarding workflow constraints, staffing needs, and issues
Step in as the lead point of contact on the floor when the DC Supervisor is unavailable. Daily Warehouse Operations (Hands-On Role)
Pick, pack, and ship customer orders accurately and on time
Support internal and inter-branch shipments (technical service groups, vendors, transfers)
Receive inbound materials and ensure proper identification, staging, and system transactions
Package assemblies and receive finished goods from internal or external sources
Ensure inventory movements are completed accurately and in compliance with procedures
Support cycle counts, W2W activities, inventory reconciliation, and variance investigations
Validate shipment accuracy, labeling, and documentation prior to release
Provide day-to-day guidance to warehouse associates by reinforcing priorities, standard work, and safety expectations
Support onboarding and training of new associates by demonstrating correct processes and best practices
Monitor work execution and escalate operational risks, inventory discrepancies, or service impacts to the DC Supervisor
Reinforce compliance with SOPs, quality requirements, and safety rules; lead by example on the floor
Assist with safety discussions, hazard identification, and corrective actions as directed by the Supervisor
Support the DC Supervisor in tracking and achieving key operational KPIs such as order accuracy, productivity, and receiving performance
Help maintain, follow, and improve standardized work instructions and SOPs
Identify day-to-day inefficiencies and propose practical improvement ideas to the Supervisor
Participate in Lean initiatives including 5S, waste elimination, and standardized work
Support Kaizen activities focused on housekeeping, layout optimization, material flow, and visual management
Help sustain improvements by reinforcing standards and accountability on the floor
Partner with internal departments such as Sales, Customer Service, Technical Services, Purchasing, and Finance to ensure seamless communication and alignment
Qualification
Preferred
1–3 years of relevant warehouse experience, including 1+ year in a supervisory role or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to interpret safety rules, operational manuals, and procedure documents
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure
Ability to implement processes, solve problems, and meet critical deadlines
Comfortable performing calculations related to discounts, freight estimates, dimensional weight, invoices, and percentages
Forklift experience and certification (training can be provided)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with SAP is an asset
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to meet physical requirements: standing, sitting, walking, twisting, lifting up to 20 lbs regularly, 30–40 lbs occasionally, climbing ladders, and using pallet jacks
Company
Applied Industrial Technologies
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Wells
VP - CFO & Treasurer
Kelly Massee
Business Partner
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