Operations Lead – Distribution & Receiving

About Clean The World

At Clean the World, we believe business can and should be a force for good. Our mission is to reduce waste, protect the planet, and improve lives through sustainability, innovation, and social impact.

Through our global operations, we recycle, redistribute, and repurpose hygiene and hospitality products, helping to save lives, reduce waste, and protect our planet. With over a decade of measurable impact, we continue to innovate solutions that align environmental responsibility with business growth.

Our Values: Clean the World Genome

Our people are united by shared values that define how we work and lead:

• Boldly Ask Why: We challenge convention to create progress.
• Driven by Purpose: Our mission drives our growth.
• Grit Gets It Done: We persevere, adapt, and execute with excellence.
• CARES: Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Resilience, Excellence, Sustainability.

We don't just talk about impact — we deliver it, every day.

Why Join Us

When You Join Clean The World, You Join a Global Community Of Innovators, Dreamers, And Doers United By Purpose. You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Work with a division that directly drives global growth and sustainability.
• Be part of an award-winning organization recognized for innovation and social good.
• Collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team making a measurable impact every day.

Role (Non-Exempt)

The Operations Lead runs the day-to-day flow of Clean the World's distribution and receiving center. This position schedules inbound and outbound loads, keeps inventory controls accurate, and directs the safe, organized movement of product through the dock and warehouse. A skilled forklift operator, the Operations Lead stages and organizes loads, builds and secures pallets, and keeps a fast-paced shipping and receiving operation running on time. Just as important, this role sets the standard for how the floor works thinking independently, solving problems in the moment, and leading others to operate safely and efficiently. The Operations Lead works closely with the hospitality, recycling, and events teams to keep product moving.

Key responsibilities (not limited to)

• Schedule and coordinate inbound and outbound loads, sequencing dock activity to keep shipping and receiving on time.
• Maintain inventory controls and accuracy in assigned areas; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment skillfully and safely to stage, move, and load product.
• Stage and organize loads, build up and secure pallets, and optimize warehouse space and flow.
• Ensure inbound shipments are received according to CTW policies and procedures, and outbound shipments are properly wrapped, secured, and documented for transit.
• Lead and direct other associates on the floor, setting the pace and the standard for safe, efficient work.
• Anticipate and resolve bottlenecks in a fast-paced environment; make sound calls independently and escalate what crosses your authority.
• Own safety on the floor — enforce PPE use, safe forklift and dock practices, lockout/tagout where applicable, and prompt hazard/incident reporting.
• Keep the distribution and receiving area clean, organized, and audit-ready.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification, or ability to certify within 30 days of hire.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification within 90 days of hire.
• Flexibility in scheduling.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment, including inbound/outbound load scheduling and material handling.
• Demonstrated experience operating forklifts and managing inventory controls.
• Proven ability to lead or direct others and work independently in a fast-paced, high-throughput setting.

Skills

• Skilled forklift operator with strong load-staging and pallet-building ability.
• Working knowledge of inventory/warehouse management systems and shipping/receiving documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions on the floor without waiting to be told.
• Clear communicator who can lead a team and set a safety-first standard.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching above shoulder, and repetitive movement for extended periods.
• Safe operation of forklifts and material-handling equipment throughout the shift.

Environmental Conditions

• Warehouse and dock environment, including exposure to excessive heat and/or cold, noise, dust, and fragrances.
• Regular work near active forklift traffic, loading docks, and moving equipment.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in designated areas.