Warehouse Lead Jobs in Minnesota
Warehouse Lead jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where distribution, food manufacturing, and medical device logistics drive steady demand for experienced shift supervisors and floor leads. Major employers with long-standing Minnesota operations include Target, General Mills, and 3M, all of which maintain large distribution and fulfillment centers across the state. Demand is strongest in receiving and inventory control, pick-and-pack operations, and cold storage logistics tied to Minnesota's food and agricultural supply chain. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Open roles20
Top employerU.S. Venture
Top citySaint Paul, MN
Cities hiring17
Work type75% On-site
Top credentialForklift Certification
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Team Lead, Warehouse Operations Support
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Estes Forwarding Worldwide
Team Lead, Warehouse Operations Support
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Warehouse Operator Lead
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PURIS
Warehouse Operator Lead
Dawson, Minnesota
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Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer (remote)
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Ryder System
Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer (remote)
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Lead Service Center Warehouse Material Handler
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Graybar
Lead Service Center Warehouse Material Handler
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
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Watson Company
Warehouse Lead
Cambridge, Minnesota
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Team Lead, Warehouse Operations Support
Estes Forwarding Worldwide·Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job functions:
$20 - $25/hr
Forklift Certification
201-500 employees
Job Description
Overview:
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
TRAVEL
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Job referral bonus program
- Position Pay Range: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
The Team Lead, Warehouse Operations Support is responsible for assisting in the leadership of dock personnel and supporting supervisors in managing daily dock activities, ensuring the integrity of freight and overall warehouse operations across various locations. This position requires travel to different warehouses and markets to facilitate effective operations. Additionally, the Team Lead will control and maintain all necessary records to ensure accurate and timely completion of shipments. Collaboration in a team environment is essential, as the role involves delegating tasks to dock personnel to achieve work assignments efficiently.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Assist with the setup of new facilities, including installation of necessary equipment and infrastructure.
- Support the onboarding of new customers, especially those beginning in new markets.
- Travel to various EFW Warehousing warehouses throughout the country to provide support when needed.
- Oversee and assist with the movement of freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Understand and carry out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on the manifest and other shipping documents.
- Control and maintain all records required for accurate, on-time completion of shipments and receipts for put away.
- Work in a team environment to accomplish work assignments.
- Ensure safety methods and programs are implemented and maintained.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide guidance and act as a resource for questions and issue resolution with staff members with direction from management.
- Create and maintain strong, positive working relationships with all employees/dock staff.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to travel frequently to warehouses throughout the country to provide support when required.
- Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Ability to read and interpret general warehousing and logistics documents, such as packing lists, BOLs, and labels
- Attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
- Must be able to indirectly supervise warehouse associates, providing feedback, training, and guidance on imperative work tasks.
- Good judgment: know when to escalate issues and when to try and resolve them.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications, such as WMS platforms and RF Scanners. Must be proficient with the ability to type accurately, concisely, and efficiently.
- Must be a self-starter and ability to work with little direction in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a team player with a high level of energy and self-motivation.
- Ability to support planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects and set priorities.
- Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.
- Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
- Must be mentally and emotionally capable of handling a high-stress environment.
- Must possess a high level of attention to detail in establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals; develop individual relationships by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others’ efforts.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
- EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas of diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
SUPERVISION
The position functions with supervision and has no direct reports. When requested by management, may assist with interim lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints, and assisting supervisors with resolving problems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 1-3 years of experience. Experience working in Warehousing or Transportation industry preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
A valid driver’s license is required. Forklift certification is preferred.
TRAVEL
Periodic travel up to 75% travel required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of individually lifting a minimum of 30 lbs. and team lifting a minimum of 70 lbs. The employee is often required to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. The employee is frequently required to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and at a distance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in the warehouse regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold and/or heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Estes Forwarding Worldwide
Team Lead, Warehouse Operations Support
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Added 1d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$20 - $25/hr
Forklift Certification
Job Description
Overview:
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
TRAVEL
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Job referral bonus program
- Position Pay Range: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
The Team Lead, Warehouse Operations Support is responsible for assisting in the leadership of dock personnel and supporting supervisors in managing daily dock activities, ensuring the integrity of freight and overall warehouse operations across various locations. This position requires travel to different warehouses and markets to facilitate effective operations. Additionally, the Team Lead will control and maintain all necessary records to ensure accurate and timely completion of shipments. Collaboration in a team environment is essential, as the role involves delegating tasks to dock personnel to achieve work assignments efficiently.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Assist with the setup of new facilities, including installation of necessary equipment and infrastructure.
- Support the onboarding of new customers, especially those beginning in new markets.
- Travel to various EFW Warehousing warehouses throughout the country to provide support when needed.
- Oversee and assist with the movement of freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Understand and carry out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on the manifest and other shipping documents.
- Control and maintain all records required for accurate, on-time completion of shipments and receipts for put away.
- Work in a team environment to accomplish work assignments.
- Ensure safety methods and programs are implemented and maintained.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide guidance and act as a resource for questions and issue resolution with staff members with direction from management.
- Create and maintain strong, positive working relationships with all employees/dock staff.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to travel frequently to warehouses throughout the country to provide support when required.
- Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Ability to read and interpret general warehousing and logistics documents, such as packing lists, BOLs, and labels
- Attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
- Must be able to indirectly supervise warehouse associates, providing feedback, training, and guidance on imperative work tasks.
- Good judgment: know when to escalate issues and when to try and resolve them.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications, such as WMS platforms and RF Scanners. Must be proficient with the ability to type accurately, concisely, and efficiently.
- Must be a self-starter and ability to work with little direction in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a team player with a high level of energy and self-motivation.
- Ability to support planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects and set priorities.
- Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.
- Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
- Must be mentally and emotionally capable of handling a high-stress environment.
- Must possess a high level of attention to detail in establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals; develop individual relationships by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others’ efforts.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
- EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas of diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
SUPERVISION
The position functions with supervision and has no direct reports. When requested by management, may assist with interim lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints, and assisting supervisors with resolving problems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 1-3 years of experience. Experience working in Warehousing or Transportation industry preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
A valid driver’s license is required. Forklift certification is preferred.
TRAVEL
Periodic travel up to 75% travel required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of individually lifting a minimum of 30 lbs. and team lifting a minimum of 70 lbs. The employee is often required to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. The employee is frequently required to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and at a distance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in the warehouse regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold and/or heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
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Find Warehouse Lead JobsWarehouse Lead Jobs by City in Minnesota
Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Saint Paul
3 jobsRochester
2 jobsEagan
1 jobDawson
1 jobSavage
1 jobMankato
1 jobPlymouth
1 jobCambridge
1 jobCrookston
1 jobMinneapolis
1 jobSaint Cloud
1 jobApple Valley
1 jobEden Prairie
1 jobBrooklyn Park
1 jobCottage Grove
1 jobMendota Heights
1 jobInver Grove Heights
1 jobWarehouse Lead Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in warehouse lead jobs across Minnesota.
- Minimum two to three years of warehouse operations experience with demonstrated floor leadership
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods on a warehouse floor
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification within a defined onboarding period
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with shift workers, supervisors, and receiving teams
- Basic computer skills for inventory tracking, reporting, and shift documentation
Warehouse Lead Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a warehouse lead in Minnesota?
Becoming a warehouse lead in Minnesota typically starts with two to three years in a warehouse associate or material handler role, followed by a promotion or lateral move into a lead position. No state-issued license is required, but forklift certification and a completed OSHA forklift safety course improve hiring odds considerably. Many Minnesota employers, including large distribution and manufacturing operations in the Twin Cities, prefer candidates with a high school diploma or GED and documented experience managing small teams.
Which companies hire warehouse leads in Minnesota?
Minnesota warehouse lead roles are posted by U.S. Venture, HAPCO, and PURIS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's strong base of food manufacturing, retail distribution, and medical device companies means warehouse lead openings appear consistently across the state year-round.
Which Minnesota cities have the most warehouse lead jobs?
Saint Paul, Rochester, and Eagan have the most warehouse lead openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro dominates because Target, General Mills, and a dense network of third-party logistics providers are headquartered or have major distribution operations there, while Rochester's medical device and healthcare supply chain and Duluth's port and freight activity support consistent openings in those markets.
Are there remote warehouse lead jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Warehouse lead work is fundamentally hands-on and floor-based, so remote arrangements apply only to a narrow slice of the role. About 25% of warehouse lead openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve inventory auditing, scheduling coordination, or logistics planning rather than active floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a warehouse lead in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to start as a warehouse associate or material handler at a large Minnesota employer and work toward an internal lead promotion. Target and General Mills both run structured advancement programs at their Minnesota distribution centers that move high-performing associates into lead roles within one to two years. Earning an OSHA forklift certification before applying gives candidates with no prior leadership experience a measurable credential that many Minnesota hiring managers look for when considering associate-level employees for lead openings.
Where can I find and apply to warehouse lead jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to warehouse lead jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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