Putaway Team Leader

About the Role

Ninja (quick-commerce) is seeking a Putaway Team Leader to join its fast-growing grocery distribution center in Jeddah, Makkah Province. This full-time role involves leading the putaway team and supervising forklift and reach truck operators to ensure the safe, accurate, and timely movement of received goods from the receiving dock to their correct storage locations. The primary focus of this position is safety, followed by speed and volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all forklift/MHE operators hold valid and current licenses before operating equipment.
• Enforce PPE requirements and warehouse safety standards.
• Conduct daily pre-shift equipment checks and immediately remove unsafe equipment from service.
• Enforce warehouse traffic rules and maintain safe separation between pedestrians and MHE.
• Ensure safe stacking, load stability, height limits, and rack capacity.
• Inspect racking for damage and report any issues immediately.
• Report, investigate, and document incidents and near-misses.
• Stop unsafe practices immediately and provide appropriate coaching or retraining.
• Maintain clean and obstruction-free aisles throughout the shift.

Putaway Operations

• Ensure received goods are accurately entered into the system, including item, quantity, batch, expiry, and location.
• Act as the final checkpoint before storage by identifying receiving errors and returning discrepancies to the Receiving team.
• Assign daily putaway tasks and balance workload according to inbound volume.
• Ensure goods move from dock to storage location within the required target time.
• Confirm item, quantity, and storage location accuracy in the WMS.
• Apply storage requirements based on product type, temperature zone, FEFO, weight, and product movement.
• Handle damaged goods and discrepancies according to the approved process.
• Coordinate closely with Receiving and Inventory teams throughout the shift.
• Train new operators and coach the team on safety and productivity.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise a team in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety standards and MHE operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced grocery distribution center in Jeddah, Makkah Province, requiring active supervision and coordination within a dynamic warehouse setting.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.