Warehouse Lead

Office Depot; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to enhance operational efficiency in the inbound department. This role involves training new hires, cross-training in various departments, and ensuring safety practices are upheld. Candidates should have 3 years of relevant experience and demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

401(k) benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse, distribution, or supply chain experience.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly.
• Exhibit strong job performance indicators such as teamwork and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Cross train in all departments and perform multiple distribution-related functions.
• Train new hires and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to a safe work environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

VEYER is a Fortune 500-scale fulfillment leader with 40+ years of supply chain expertise, operating 40 North American warehouses in support of brands like Office Depot. We specialize in high-volume eCommerce fulfillment, offering employees exposure to industry-leading logistics operations. We're backed by Fortune 500 buying power and port-to-porch experience, providing team members with opportunities for business scale and career growth in logistics.

Join our team as a Warehouse Lead in the Inbound Department - Monday thru Thursday starting at 7:00am. You'll maintain key department experience and knowledge that require unique skills and training as identified by management. These unique positions involve specific areas of experience and training within the facility such as receiving, production, inventory control and administration. Warehouse Specialists will be required to assist in the training of employees, conduct observations to ensure SOP adherence, support the roll out and training of new processes and procedures and assist in creating a culture of continuous improvement. The job also includes encouraging a team oriented, safe and clean working environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cross train in all departments as required, learning multiple jobs in distribution center to perform multiple distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions. Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis

• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment. Interact with leadership and work groups sharing information related to immediate tasks

• Actively contribute to and influence other associates in maintaining a safe, clean work environment and displaying a positive team spirit / attitude

• Assist in monitoring production and resolve production problems by identifying/locating barriers. Escalate difficult problems to the location leadership team

• Drive the Lean culture within the operation. Actively seek to support implementation of and contribute ideas / suggestions for continuous improvement to the distribution processes

• Train new hires and retrains team associates as required. Ensure SOP’s are rolled out and training completed

• Effective communicator in assigned role. May be asked to assist in communicating new processes and procedures. Train groups of associates as well as individual training

• Demonstrate a commitment to Veyer core values

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred

• Minimum 3 years warehouse, distribution, supply chain experience

Other Information

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language

• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and equipment

• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)

• Knowledge of the operation of power/mobile equipment; may require additional training and/or certification on additional power equipment

• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently

• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hours

• Walking on uneven surfaces possible, though infrequently

• Must be able to perform the duties performed by the associates they lead

• Basic level experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a plus (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)

• Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality and productivity, etc.

About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

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Application Deadline

The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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