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Distribution Center Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Phoenix Contact
Middletown, Pennsylvania Posted Nov 5, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Job title: Distribution Center Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

The position provides leadership to Distribution Center staff and will assist with the daily functions associated with the operation of the Distribution Center. The position will carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following areas: Pick-Packing, Receiving, Shipping and other associated Distribution Center areas. This position is an individual contributor role and does not include formal people management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist second shift distribution center supervisor with overseeing and performing all duties of second shift distribution center operation, including receiving, cycle counting, picking, and packing and shipping
  • Work with second shift distribution center supervisor and second shift distribution center workers to ensure that all work is done according to company’s process specifications
  • Assist second shift distribution center supervisor in scheduling workflow and activities to achieve optimal customer service
  • Assist second shift distribution center supervisor in undertaking and operating WMS and distribution center-related central business system functions
  • WMS key user: provide assistance to distribution center workers with use of WMS, including training
  • Investigate and correct operational issues within WMS
  • Contact Viastore WMS hotline support when necessary
  • Handle minor ASRS hardware issues (non-mechanical) and contact internal facility ASRS maintenance personnel as needed for mechanical issues
  • Ensure quality of work by investigating errors and reviewing procedures with distribution center workers
  • Be a role model and lead by example
  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

  • Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D.

  • 1+ year of experience and be able to communicate and lead effectively

  • Familiarity with use of personal computers

  • Experience/familiarity of warehouse management systems and related business systems

  • Ability to effectively delegate when necessary

  • High degree of accuracy in work

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Essential Job Functions

  • Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

  • Must be able to work flexible hours/overtime when necessary, including weekends

  • Must be extremely professional, ethical and customer-focused

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment

  • Regular and on-time attendance

  • Perks & Benefits

  • Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site cafe, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more.

  • Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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