Bilingual Warehouse Lead — Flexible Shifts & Safety

Pures Food Specialties, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, 

Vision

401k Plan

Short term disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pures Food Specialties, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations across multiple Bakehouses in the Chicago area. You will supervise forklift staff, manage inventory, and enforce safety protocols while coordinating with production and other departments.

Candidates with forklift certification and strong safety awareness are encouraged to apply. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred. The role requires flexibility to cover 1st-3rd shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and maintaining safety standards in a warehouse.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead a diverse team and coordinate with other departments.
• Ability to follow food safety policies and keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of forklift operators in the warehouse
• Assign daily duties to operators
• Unload and load material
• Verify quantities for inbound and outbound loads
• Create labels, pack lists, and BOLs for shipments
• Create pallet tags for material receipts
• Transport raw & finished materials to production workstations and warehouse
• Inspect machinery and report issues
• Determine the need for repairs
• Keep updated records of inventory
• Produce activity logs – verify operators submit proper forms
• Pick and select orders for warehouse transfers
• Comply with company policies and guidelines
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment and food safety compliance

Skills

Forklift operation

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Food safety understanding

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Pures Food Specialties, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations across multiple Bakehouses in the Chicago area. You will supervise forklift staff, manage inventory, and enforce safety protocols while coordinating with production and other departments.

Candidates with forklift certification and strong safety awareness are encouraged to apply. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred. The role requires flexibility to cover 1st-3rd shifts as needed.