Warehouse Lead 1st Shift

MAT Holdings, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 25,855 - 36,824; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Retirement Plan + Company Match

Career Advancement Program

Wellness Programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Warehouse Outbound Lead in a thriving distribution center. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations while fostering a culture of safety and productivity. With a focus on career advancement, you will receive personalized training to enhance your skills and support your growth within the company. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, as well as a structured path for promotions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Leadership experience in a warehouse setting is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10-15, ensuring safety and production goals are met.
• Train and assist team members in their daily tasks.

Skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to communicate in English

Judgment and decision making

Adept knowledge of RF Scanners/Systems

Use of computers and associated software programs

Ability to be certified to operate a Forklift

Understanding of Logistics Operations

Proven leadership in a Warehouse setting

Shipping and/or Receiving experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF Scanners

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description
We are currently hiring a Warehouse Outbound Lead for 1st shift at our Romeoville, IL distribution center. The pay rate is $22.75/hour.
Monday through Friday, 1st Shift 6am to 2:30pm with opportunities for overtime.
Get recognized, get rewarded, and grow with us – because you deserve to be promoted! Join the GRI Engineering and Development team, the powerhouse delivering quality products for major customers across North America. Whether you’re straight out of school, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, we have a career path for you.
Previous warehouse experience is helpful but not required — our "Next Level" Career Advancement program provides personalized training for skill development and hands-on experience in Logistics/Distribution that lead to higher-paying promotions. Team members in good standing can ‘level up’ every 6 months, a process that can continue over the years as you grow your career with us!
GRI Engineering and Development, LLC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 15,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D

Job Description
Lead a department of 10-15 in daily communication meetings and issuing each team member their daily workload. Train, motivate and lead the department to meet all daily production and safety goals, while taking direction from the shift supervisor. Take on accountability for all department operations, actions and results.

• Monitor and enforce Safety and Company policies
• Train and assist order pickers, checkers and loaders as required
• Assist in development of department performance and productivity standards
• Hands on as needed based on workload and manpower
• Maintain and update start, hourly and end of shift reports
• Attend all department and company meetings as required
• Assist shipping supervisor in directing workflow
• Provide input for employee evaluations
• Complete and/or coordinate department projects as assigned
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• Judgment and decision making
• Adept knowledge of RF Scanners/Systems
• Use of computers and associated software programs including Microsoft Office
• Ability to be certified to operate a Forklift (Order Picker, Sit-down or Walkie-Rider)
• Ability to understand the basic throughput of a Logistics Operation
• Proven leadership of 10 or more people in a Warehouse setting
• Shipping and/or Receiving experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience in Warehousing

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Distribution

Industries

• Warehousing