Operations Lead - 3rd Shift (4-Day Workweek)

ADP, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Transport in Romeoville, IL is seeking an Operations Lead for the 3rd shift to coordinate forklift operators and manage day-to-day warehouse activities. You will focus on safety, productivity, and accurate processing to meet customer and carrier timelines.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in forklift operations, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to coach teams. The role offers a 4‑day workweek, 10:00 PM–8:00 AM, and an hourly starting rate up to $22.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a 3PL or supply chain logistics role.
• Experience supervising forklift operations and docks.
• Strong communication and train-the-team capability.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations (receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping).
• Ensure orders and loads processed accurately and on time.
• Monitor workflow; adjust staffing or priorities as needed.
• Assign tasks and provide operations support to warehouse teams.
• Train new employees on procedures, safety and equipment.
• Provide coaching and maintain team morale.
• Support inventory control and cycle counts.
• Identify improvements for productivity and cost reduction.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards and conduct audits.

Skills

Forklift operations

Team leadership

Coaching

Safety compliance

WMS knowledge

Tools

WMS technologies

Job description

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Operations Lead - 3rd Shift (4-Day Workweek)

Full Time Manual Labor Romeoville, IL, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Forklift Operations Lead to support our fast-paced 3PL and cross-dock operations. This role is responsible for coordinating forklift operators day-to-day, ensuring efficient workflow where speed, accuracy, and coordination are critical to meeting customer and carrier timelines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of forklift operations, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Key responsibilities include supervising and training team members, assigning dock doors and workload priorities, monitoring inbound and outbound of shipments, ensuring proper scanning and documentation of freight, optimizing inventory movement, and collaborating with warehouse management to meet performance goals.

Status: Full Time, 40+ hours

Schedule: Tuesday to Friday

Shift: 10:00PM - 8:00AM

Starting Rate: $22.00

Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee daily warehouse operations (receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping)
• Ensure orders and loads are processed accurately and on time
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or priorities as needed
• Assign tasks and provide operations support to warehouse associates
• Train new employees on procedures, safety, and equipment
• Provide coaching and feedback
• Maintain team morale and resolve conflicts

Inventory Control

• Track inventory levels and ensure accuracy
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements
• Implement best practices for productivity and cost reduction
• Support warehouse management systems (WMS) usage

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce workplace safety standards (OSHA guidelines in the U.S.)
• Ensure proper handling of materials and equipment
• Conduct safety audits and training sessions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in a 3PL Supply Chain Logistics company.
• Knowledge of WMS technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven track record in coaching, leading, and motivating teams.
• Available to attend mandatory overtime as company required.

About Fusion Transport

Delivering Next-Generation Logistics Solutions

Fusion Transport offer more than 40 years of industry leading experience providing customized supply chain solutions. We are a rapidly growing >$300M+ company with nationwide presence. We are an integrated third-party logistics company, with a brokerage division, an in-house long-haul fleet, several warehouses around the country, and a retail consolidation business.

We currently operate under three levels of services which include Assets, Brokerage, and Warehousing.

Our freight brokerage business is growing rapidly (operatingunder the well-established Am Trans brand) and looking for experienced brokers to join our team. Our integrated 3PL business allows brokers toleverageother parts of the business as selling points in ways that traditional brokerscan't, making it easier to build relationships and sell to clients.

From first contact to final delivery. Our approach is what is missing in the industry and our customer experience is what will allow us to take the next steps in Fusion’s evolution!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.