Warehouse Lead – Dayshift

American Lumper Services LLC; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

401K

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

American Lumper Services LLC seeks an Experienced Warehouse Lead in Minooka to supervise daily warehouse operations and guide a team in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and leading by example in a dynamic 3PL environment.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to train staff, optimize workflow, and handle data entry tasks using Excel and MS Teams. This is a full-time on-site position with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Must have proven supervisory and leadership experience with a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring and coaching is preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and data entry/analysis is essential.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation and attendance, background check, drug-free environment, English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a warehouse team in loading/unloading, sorting products, and stacking.
• Monitor equipment use (forklifts, scanners) and ensure safety.
• Train and guide team members on productivity and safety best practices.
• Coordinate daily workflow and assign tasks for smooth operations.
• Perform simple computer tasks using Excel, Word, and MS Teams.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

MS Word

MS Teams

RF scanner

Forklift

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking an Experienced Warehouse Lead in Minooka to oversee and assist with general warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will possess prior supervisory or leadership experience and strong communication skills to effectively manage a team within a fast-paced, professional environment. .

We are looking for an experienced leader who thrives on building a strong successful team.

We want someone who takes pride in their work and leads by example.

We are looking for a person who can take the initiative and get things done in a safe manner.

We want someone who is self motivated and self driven to excellence.

We need someone who can adjust to dynamic business needs ranging from warehousing, 3PL, Final Mile, and Cross dock operations.

We are looking for someone who is not afraid to get their hands dirty and who can inspire the team to greatness.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team in performing warehouse duties such as loading and unloading trucks, sorting products, and stacking,
• Monitor and ensure efficient use of equipment, including forklifts and scanners.
• Train and guide team members in best practices for productivity and safety.
• Coordinate daily workflow and assign tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform simple computer skills, specifically using Excel, Word and MS Teams
• Use of warehouse equipment – Forklift, RF scanner, pallet jack, etc..

Shift Information

• Monday through Friday (OFF Sat/Sun)
• Available Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm

Compensation

• $20- $22/hour DOE with weekly pay (every Friday!)
• Direct hire, full-time position (40 hours/week)

Benefits

• Health Insurance- after 30 days
• PTO- (accrual starts from day 1, but cannot be used until day 90)
• 401K- after 180 days (6 months)
• On-Demand Pay

Requirements

• Proven work experience with a positive, solution-focused, attitude
• Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques
• Experience in interviewing, hiring and coaching
• Knowledge of warehouse operations
• Ability to input, retrieve, and analyze data
• Hands‑on commitment to getting the job done
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must have reliable transportation and commit to lead by example with attendance
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs consistently and safely
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to perform duties as assigned, even if it’s outside the normal daily tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Drug free work environment
• Must be able to speak and understand English – all training and signage is in English only