Operations Lead

ODW Logistics, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability &

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Recognition Awards

Tuition Reimbursement

401k match

Referral bonus opportunities

Company Discounts Program

Job summary

ODW Logistics, Inc. in Romeoville, IL seeks an Operations Lead to direct the distribution center logistics, oversee loading/unloading, and support material handling operations. This hands-on role requires leading warehouse teams to meet safety, productivity, and quality goals.

The ideal candidate has DC leadership experience, forklift expertise, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and a Warehouse Management System. Join a company that values respect, trust, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant leadership experience in a DC environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs the warehousing team and oversees loading/unloading activities.
• Ensures accuracy of inbound/outbound documents and maintains SOP adherence.
• Runs reports to optimize space, capacity and productivity in the DC.
• Maintains safety, quality, and inventory controls and communicates operational changes to teams.
• Collaborates with Transportation, Warehouse, Management, and Customers to resolve issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of Operations Lead experience in a distribution center

3 years of Forklift experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Warehouse Management System experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Romeoville2
716 Theodore Ct
Romeoville, IL 60446, USA

Description

ODW Logistics is a top 50 Third Party logistics provider. ODW Logistics has strong company values of Respect- Trust-Team-Opportunity. Our growth is fueled by our extraordinary people

The Operations Lead directs the logistics efforts of the distribution center and assists with loading and unloading product in the warehouse and performing other material handling operations as needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Protects the accuracy, integrity, and salability of our client\'s inventory entrusted to us, through the adherence to standard operating procedures and meeting physical inventory and/or cycle count accuracy expectations.
• Directs appropriate warehousing team.
• Runs all necessary reports to determine effective action to maximize building capacity.
• Completes all required documentation on inbound and outbound documents.
• Reads and understands general instructions and prepare written reports.
• Understands and uses company\’s warehouse management system, and our time keeping system.
• Handles all products according to customer and employer procedures.
• Communicates changes in extraordinary handling procedures to office personnel. Completes warehouse worksheet.
• Communicates and advises Supervisor of operational issues that may involve other departments.
• Understands company goals and works to create an environment for success.
• Supports company safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Interacts with various levels of local management concerning daily activities.
• Complies with all other procedures outlined in the Operations & Procedure Manual.
• Communicates effectively with Transportation, Warehouse, Management, Co-workers, and Customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• 1 year of previous Operations Lead experience in a distribution center.
• 3 years of Forklift experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Warehouse Management System experience.
• Must be able to excel in a team-oriented environment and be comfortable leading teams to achieve safety, productivity and quality goals.
• Must be "hands on", able to handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Why ODW?

• Competitive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Matching 401k
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Company Discounts Program

Hourly Payrate is $21.50/ hour

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:

• Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate
• Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach
• Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities
• Work with material handling equipment that must be operated according to specific operating procedures
• Spend 95% of time on warehouse floor in fast-paced environment

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR VALUES

Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

Respect | Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust | Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team | Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity | Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

EXPERIENCE FULFILLMENT AT ODW LOGISTICS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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