Warehouse Lead

AGCO; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gainsharing

Health care

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

AGCO seeks a Warehouse Lead for the 2nd shift (4pm-12:30am), Monday-Friday, in Batavia, IL. You will supervise outbound operations, direct check-in, packing, and processing, and ensure inventory integrity using WMS and RF devices.

This is an onsite role with a strong emphasis on safety and team performance. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 3–12 months in packaging or warehouse work, with solid leadership and communication skills and the ability to coach a team in a

Qualifications

• Requires ability to coach and lead a team; strong communication with staff.
• Must perform basic arithmetic and understand English instructions.
• Experience in a packaging/warehouse environment is preferred (3–12 months).

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks in Batavia outbound including check-in, matching, sorting, packing, and processing.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) and RF devices as needed to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coach and motivate staff, ensure safety, quality and productivity goals.
• Report safety concerns and equipment issues to Supervisor promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Warehouse Lead

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Batavia, IL, US

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Duration: Permanent

Warehouse Lead - 2nd shift (4pm-12:30am) Monday-Friday

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

The team leader is responsible for leading tasks associated with Batavia outbound. This means leading tasks including but not limited to check in, matching, sorting, packing, processing, and all other functions to support processing outbound orders. Use of the Warehouse management system (WMS) and Radio frequency devices (RF’s) may be required to carry out processing of material, and to maintain inventory integrity.

Your Impact

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Identify and report faulty equipment, damage, and safety concerns to Supervisor immediately.
• Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and positive work atmosphere.
• Leads various tasks throughout Batavia including, but not limited to:
• Check-in, matching, unpacking, matching, counting, sorting, packing, and processing.
• Teach, train and communicate safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Motivate and engage operational staff and associates to ensure facility results are achieved in a high energy, engaging environment
• Solve daily operational problems with a can-do approach

Essential Job Functions

Physical Involvement

• Continuous gripping of objects of varying sizes and weights up to 13lbs.
• Continuous standing and walking on concrete floor.
• Frequent kneeling, crouching, bending, squatting, looking up and twisting.
• Frequent elevated work at waist to chest level.
• Frequent lifting of 50lbs.
• Frequent lifting of 50lbs.-70lbs. from floor to waist level.
• Frequent push/pull of up to 50lbs.
• Frequent reaching from overhead to waist level of up to 13lbs.
• Maximal lift of 70lbs.
• Occasional carry of 20lbs. in one hand.
• Occasional climbing of stairs and ladder.
• Occasional lifting to chest level of 70lbs.
• Occasional pushing/pulling of 400lbs. hand truck.
• Occasional pushing/pulling to 65lbs. at waist level.

Behavior and Mental Involvement

• Must be able to coach and lead a TEAM
• Must be able to resolve and escalation conflict when necessary
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all operational staff and co‑workers
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Must be able to understand and communicate both verbally and in written form in English since instructions, labels and other documents are in English.
• Must be able to take direction, accept change and handle additional tasks as assigned.
• Must not present a direct threat or unreasonable risk to him/herself or others.
• Must represent the Company in a positive manner to co‑workers and outside personnel.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three to twelve months of relevant experience working in a packaging operation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The team leader will set up work areas, direct workflow, allocate resources, and improve processes within a workgroup. The team leader will report to the Warehouse Supervisor and will not have any disciplinary or corrective action authority.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed within a warehouse setting both indoors and outdoors.
• Noise levels vary; however, there is no continuous exposure to hazardous noise levels.
• Proper lifting techniques and caution in handling materials contribute to the maximum safety of the employee.

This position will pay within the range $28.13 -$32.82 per hour, based on experience. This position is eligible for gainsharing.

Benefits include health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more…

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Job Segment

RF, Packing, Warehouse, Agricultural, Science, Manufacturing, Agriculture

AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.