Warehouse Lead

MSI; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in building materials, MSI, is seeking a Warehouse Lead responsible for supervising warehouse personnel and ensuring safety regulations are met. The role offers full-time hours during weekdays, with occasional weekend shifts. Candidates must possess supervisory experience, effective communication skills, and knowledge of the Stone Industry.

Benefits

Referral bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) plans with matching contributions

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Stone Industry.
• Forklift and crane experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse members and conduct floor operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Train and certify operators for equipment.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

High School Education

Tools

PCs

Scanners

Tablets (iPad)

Job description

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Summary: The Lead is directly responsible for supervising warehouse members, conducting floor operations and complying with safety regulations in the warehouse.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $22 to $25 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $54,396.25 and $71,042.5 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure day-to-day tasks are being completed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for managing warehouse members.
• Pull Slabs from the warehouse from the Slabs orders provided
• Move Slabs to loading areas by using overhead cranes
• Ensure that product is well secured on vehicle/truck and takes all necessary safety measures
• Unload Slabs from containers using forklifts
• Conduct floor operations and assigning team members to different areas as required.
• Lead stand-up meetings and perform effective shift changeover.
• Train and certify operators (includes forklift, crane, scissor lift, saw, packing, loading, etc.)
• In charge of maintaining a safety oriented environment.
• Proactively prevent injuries.
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures according to the standards.
• Use problem-solving tools and collaborate with team members to eliminate safety issues.
• Make sure warehouse area is clean for customer tours during the daytime.
• Use the systems to deliver our customer orders complete and on time.
• Identify process constraints and use lean management techniques to improve material flow, quality, and inventory accuracy.
• Lead projects and other collaborative continuous improvement activities.
• Proficiently use problem-solving tools such as 5S, 5 Why, PDCA, and focus boards.
• Performs additional duties as required and or requested.
  

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Effective use of technology including PC’s, scanners, and tablets (IPad).
• Strong skills in the areas of communication (written/verbal), time management, and problem solving.
• Ability to learn product, process, and equipment.
• Ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate warehouse employees.
• Ability to make sound decisions and delegate appropriately.
• 1-2 years of supervisor experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Stone Industry.
• Forklift and crane experience.
• High School Education required.
• LEAN, Toyota Production System, Green Belt, 5S, or other continuous improvement training desired.
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills
• Provide high level of customer service
• Good organizational skills.
  

This Role Has The Following Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
  
  

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.
  
  

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young
  
  

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Building Materials

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