Warehouse Lead

Oldcastle Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Warehouse Lead to manage inventory, implement processes, and handle the receiving of materials. This role includes responsibilities such as controlling inventory levels and supporting new employee training within a safety-oriented environment. Suitable candidates should have experience in warehouse operations, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture valuing growth and internal promotion

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a warehouse role with increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing others is a plus.
• Forklift Certification strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate receipt of raw goods and manage inventory levels.
• Define and implement receiving and shipping processes.
• Oversee kitting process for production kits.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Inventory Control

Leadership

Education

Forklift Certification

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

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Oldcastle Infrastructure , a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

The Warehouse Lead is an integral part of the Operations Team by ensuring accurate inventory levels,managing Kanban items replenishment, leading receiving process and supporting kitting process for production. This is a union position.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely receipt of raw goods
• Define and implement receiving and shipping process, improve material flow in the plant
• Controls inventory levels by monitoring Kanban level, conducting physical counts and reconciling with ERP system
• Responsible for managing Kanban card and warehouse material replenishment
• Coordinates/organizes delivery of products to maximize trailer usage.
• Analyze root cause for inventory discrepancy and develop corrective action plan to resolve defined issues
• Oversees kitting process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of production kits to the production area
• Supports training of any new warehouse employees or other employees interacting with warehouse
• Identify and find new opportunities to improve safety and inventory control procedures
• Maintain and update key performance indicators

Job Requirements

• Basic skills with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with ERP software strongly desired
• At least 3 years experience with progressive responsibility in warehouse role
• Experience managing others is a plus
• Forklift Certification strongly desired

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $26.80/hr

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Date: May 21, 2025

Nearest Major Market: Elgin
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago