Warehouse Lead – 1st Shift (Lead & Optimize Inventory)

Monroe Truck Equipment; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Two weeks' vacation day one

IL Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Reimbursement for Select Personal PPE

Job summary

Monroe Truck Equipment, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Joliet, IL, is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coordinate and lead the warehouse team, ensuring material handling, shipping and receiving are performed safely and efficiently.

The role offers First Shift hours and opportunities to implement 5S, ERP usage, and continuous improvement principles within a manufacturing environment. Join a team focused on innovation and collaboration while supporting operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of warehouse experience.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of 5S, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Basic math skills and ability to work with spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to train new employees.

Responsibilities

• Daily leadership of the Warehouse team.
• Determine work procedures, prepare schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Move inventory by scheduling transfers between departments.
• Assign duties, monitor work quality, and ensure policy conformance.
• Troubleshoot shop floor issues and keep projects moving.
• Ensure inventory and supplies are secure.
• Train new employees for required duties.
• Promote a clean, organized warehouse space.
• Operate forklift to move finished products when trained.
• Ensure equipment safety and proper use of safety devices.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse experience

5S & Six Sigma

Safety compliance

Math & spreadsheets

English communication

Training abilities

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Monroe Truck Equipment, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Joliet, IL, is seeking a Warehouse Lead to coordinate and lead the warehouse team, ensuring material handling, shipping and receiving are performed safely and efficiently.

The role offers First Shift hours and opportunities to implement 5S, ERP usage, and continuous improvement principles within a manufacturing environment. Join a team focused on innovation and collaboration while supporting operational excellence.