As a Supply Chain Team Lead at IDEXX, you will oversee forklift operations and lead a team responsible for picking, packing, and shipping products to international customers and regional distribution centers across the globe. Your focus will be on ensuring inventory accuracy, safe and efficient forklift use, and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. In this leadership role, you will support high-quality animal diagnostic devices used by veterinarians worldwide.
You will work in a welcoming and organized space with a steady schedule and a collaborative team!
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm
What you’ll do:
Supervising and training team members operating Power Industrial Equipment (forklift, reach truck, order picker, etc.)
Leading daily work activities, providing coaching, guidance, and clear communication on business priorities
Overseeing cycle counting of products and off-site storage movements both inbound and outbound—including documentation accuracy and process efficiency
Monitoring the counting of materials from cold storage areas and ambient temperature zones
Troubleshooting and resolving operational and logistical issues across warehouse functions
Ensuring timely resolution of short-picked products and performing inventory pulls between IDEXX facilities
Supporting inventory control strategies, performing cycle counts, data entry, and reconciling discrepancies
Coordinating equipment and inventory movements for internal and external customers
Collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvements in materials management processes
Maintaining high standards for cleanliness, safety, and organization within the warehouse
Operating forklifts as part of daily workflow, modeling safety and best practices
What you will need to succeed:
Previous experience operating forklifts and leading warehouse or distribution teams
Proven ability to communicate effectively with direct reports and prioritize urgent matters with a high sense of urgency
Familiarity with Workday, Excel, Outlook, and SAP
A High School diploma (or equivalent) and experience in a related supply chain or logistics role
Self-directed, assertive, flexible, and willing to learn—these qualities are key to success in this role
Ability to work independently and lead others with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment
Certification to handle hazardous materials (or willingness to obtain if needed)
Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational habits, and a safety-first mindset
Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills that build trust across teams
Physical Demands:
Standing for 2+ hours, sitting, computer and phone use
Extended reach, occasional lifting up to 70 lbs, kneeling or bending
Specific vision requirements: close range, color perception, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
What You Can Expect From Us:
An hourly rate target of $24/hr - $28/hr based on experience, plus shift differential pay, and an additional $1/hr after successful completion of our forklift training
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
5% matching 401k
Generous PTO benefits
Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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