Lead Warehouse Specialist — Safety & Ops

Ultipro; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off (136 hours)

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert for on-site warehouse operations in Illinois. The role demands leadership, process mastery, and a strong focus on safety and accuracy in handling client orders.

You will direct teams, train staff, perform inventory counts, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while operating standard warehouse equipment and RF systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Forklift certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Other professional certification may be required in some areas, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Directs work of other team members as instructed by the team supervisor.
• Problem solving and decision-making within the bounds of direction given by the team supervisor.
• Advises/trains employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped
• Ensure customer orders are picked, checked, and packed accurately and in a timely fashion
• Perform inventory counts as directed and make adjustments when needed and authorized
• Monitor compliance of safety and security procedures
• Delegate warehouse housekeeping duties and ensure they are performed daily
• Maintain compliance in all areas pertaining to Federal and State regulatory agencies
• Fills client orders safely, efficiently, and within Crane SOPs.
• Operates a forklift or other drivable warehouse equipment including but not limited to high reach vehicle or similar.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves or into vehicles by hand forklift, or other warehouse equipment.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials
• Scans freight via warehouse management system with RF equipment
• Completes required paperwork thoroughly and promptly.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe work environment.
• Accurately and courteously load client merchandise
• Job requires presence on-site at the assigned work location
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Planning/Organizing

Dependability

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Crane is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert for on-site warehouse operations in Illinois. The role demands leadership, process mastery, and a strong focus on safety and accuracy in handling client orders.

You will direct teams, train staff, perform inventory counts, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while operating standard warehouse equipment and RF systems.