3rd Shift Area Lead — Warehouse Leadership & Safety

Central-Steel-; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Telehealth and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Central Steel & Wire seeks an Area Lead for the 3rd shift in University Park, IL. You will oversee the warehouse team and assist the third shift Supervisor with production and department goals, ensuring safe, efficient operations during 11pm–7:30am.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of leadership experience, is hands-on with material handling equipment, and is eager to learn SAP. You will mentor staff, run pre-shift huddles, and address equipment issues to maintain continuous flow.

Qualifications

• Skills-based assessment covering reading, math, inspections, and problem-solving.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience operating equipment in a service center.
• Strong leadership with good interpersonal communication.
• Willingness to learn SAP and work with it.
• Physical ability to pass vision, hearing, and mobility tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized material handling equipment (crane, side loader, forklift).
• Fill in when short-handed during high-demand periods.
• Train staff and mentor teammates.
• Lead pre-shift safety and production huddles.
• Coordinate repairs or arrange for outside service as needed.
• Manage short-term absences and cover duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Equipment operation

Multitasking

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

Central Steel & Wire seeks an Area Lead for the 3rd shift in University Park, IL. You will oversee the warehouse team and assist the third shift Supervisor with production and department goals, ensuring safe, efficient operations during 11pm–7:30am.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of leadership experience, is hands-on with material handling equipment, and is eager to learn SAP. You will mentor staff, run pre-shift huddles, and address equipment issues to maintain continuous flow.