Warehouse Lead

Tellworks Logistics; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operates nationwide to provide warehousing and logistics services with a personalized approach to materials management. This role focuses on warehouse operations, order fulfillment, and accurate data entry while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or Equivalent, basic math and English literacy, and the ability to read freight codes.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding.
• Must pass government and company background checks and/or drug tests.
• Able to perform basic math and read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Receive, pick, stage, ship, and return items as assigned.
• Supervise warehouse floor personnel under Unit Manager guidance.
• Maintain forklift and equipment as needed.
• Enter data into inventory management system accurately.
• Complete filing and documentation tasks.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Basic mathematics

Instruction interpretation

Basic computer skills

Forklift preference

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics services for companies who depend on service excellence and require a personalized, rather than one-size-fits-all, approach to their materials management requirements.

Essential Functions

• Receiving, picking, staging, shipping, and return processing as applicable to the assigned position.
• Supervise and direct warehouse floor personnel under the guidance of the Unit Manager
• Forklift maintenance and operation.
• Filing, posting, and preparation of documents and forms.
• Data entry into material/inventory management system.
• Other clerical duties as required.
• Maintaining a safe work environment.
• Responsible for the proper filing of all material-related documents within the MSL filing system.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prefer 2-4 years of experience
• Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding
• Consistently lift, standing, bending, and rotating motions
• Must be able to read and write English
• Basic Mathematics Skills
• Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government and company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move about the warehouse to access products, and machinery and assist others
• Must be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to bend downward using legs at the knee
• Must be able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess product
• Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange accurate information

Skills

• Basic mathematics skills (add, divide, multiply and subtract)
• Ability to interpret instruction
• Basic computer skills
• Prefer forklift skills

Non-Physical Demands

• Must be reliable and dedicated to good attendance
• Must be adaptable to changing work tasks and workload
• Must be dedicated to working safely