Lead Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

022 Prime Distribution Services, Inc.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three medical plans with prescription

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision

401(k) with 6% company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid parental leave

Flexible Time Off for U.S. salaried

Career development opportunities

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Lead Warehouse Associate on 2nd Shift to guide and coach a warehouse team while ensuring safe loading/unloading of freight and maintaining efficient material flow. You will drive process improvements and resolve issues to raise overall performance.

You will supervise SOP adherence, operate WMS, and handle shipments with attention to safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. A forklift certification and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2+ years of warehouse operations experience.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.
• Ability to work flexible hours and days.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Familiar with Bills of Lading, shipping manifests, and delivery orders.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support SOP adherence and implementation with the warehouse supervisory team.
• Assist team using WMS, including training and troubleshooting.
• Receive goods by offloading/ loading vehicles; check paperwork and report discrepancies.
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts for palletization, wrapping, and securing cargo.
• Load/unload trailers and ocean containers professionally and safely.
• Prepare outbound loads with paperwork, labeling, and ULD prep.
• Sign off Bills of Lading, verify counts and damages.
• Stage cargo safely and keep the warehouse clean and organized.
• Ensure quality standards per SOPs or customer requirements; rework as needed.
• Contribute to developing new SOPs for new business or process changes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Safety minded

Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Stand-up/Sit-down forklift

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Lead Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift, to play a pivotal role in training, coaching, and overseeing our warehouse team. In this position, you'll ensure the safe and efficient loading and unloading of freight from trailers or ocean containers, maintaining the flow of materials within the warehouse. You will elevate our operations by implementing process enhancements, resolving issues, and achieving efficiency improvements. We're seeking an individual who is dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-minded, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support warehouse supervisory team in adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure their implementation
• Assist warehouse team in utilizing Warehouse Management System (WMS), including training and troubleshooting, to maintain efficient warehouse organization
• Receive goods from customers and suppliers by offloading and loading vehicles, checking paperwork, weighing, measuring, and reporting discrepancies or damages
• Operate stand-up, sit-down forklifts, and hand jacks for palletization, stretch wrapping, and banding of cargo
• Load and unload trailers/ocean containers in a professional and damage-free manner
• Prepare outbound loads by matching paperwork, labeling, and handling Unit Load Device (ULD) preparation
• Sign off Bills of Lading accurately, verifying counts and damages
• Stage cargo within the warehouse safely and orderly
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization standards through general housekeeping
• Ensure quality standards are met according to standard operating procedures (SOP) or customer requirements, including reworking or recouping freight
• Contribute to the development of new SOPs related to new business, products, or process changes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum 2 years of previous warehouse operations experience
• Possess good physical stamina and coordination
• Could be required to stand and/or walk for long periods daily while frequently bending, twisting, reaching, and periodically lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Certified forklift operator
• Applicants in a warehouse role must complete a pre-employment drug screen as part of a conditional job offer
• Ability to work flexible hours and days
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with Bills of Lading, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, etc.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Compensation Range (per hour) $20.22

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong.

Equal Opportunity C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace.

We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities.

We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE\Disabled\Veteran Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals.

Benefits

• Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
• Enhanced Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees - no accruals and no caps.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek.

Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.