Warehouse Lead - Addison

Camfil; Addison (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Camfil, a global leader in air filtration, is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Addison, IL. This role supervises warehouse functions, coordinates outgoing shipments, receiving, and inventory management to meet shipping schedules.

Responsibilities include prioritizing shipments from notices and bills of lading, overseeing outbound activities, and ensuring accuracy and safety. The position requires forklift operation, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with inventory systems.

Qualifications

• 5 years warehouse experience with 2 years leadership/supervisor experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift machine.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping priorities and schedules to meet deliveries.
• Oversee outbound shipping accuracy and condition of shipments.
• Determine space and routing for shipments and trucks.
• Ensure safe loading operations and PPE compliance.
• Enter shipment transactions into computer and supervise staff.
• Cross-train in other positions and complete special projects.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Warehouse experience

Time management

Tools

MS Office

AS400

Barcode systems

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

CAMFIL - A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS

For more than half a century, Camfil has been a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions. We provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment.

The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,000 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil helps to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at www.camfil.com.

SUMMARY

The Warehouse Lead supervises and coordinates all warehouse functions, outgoing shipments, receiving, and inventory management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to those listed in the Summary section above, the following are duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned:

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules.
• Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications.
• Enters shipment transactions into computer.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Adjusts errors and complaints.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Availability for daily/weekly overtime.
• Cross-train in other positions within the facility based on business needs.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of warehouse experience. 2 years of leadership/supervisor experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift machine.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Communication skills for dealing with customers and brokers.
• Proven experience as order picker or another warehouse position.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems (barcode, AS400 program).
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems.
• Excellent organization and efficient time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office, warehouse, and plant environments. The work environment will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.