Warehouse Lead: Forklift & Operations Supervisor

Tellworks Logistics; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellworks Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Elgin, IL to oversee daily warehouse operations. You will supervise floor personnel, operate a forklift with care, and ensure accurate receiving, staging, shipping, and returns processing.

The ideal candidate has forklift experience, strong leadership, inventory management skills, and the ability to maintain safety and accuracy in fast-paced environments. High school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer 2–4 years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to read, decode, and decipher freight coding.
• Must read and write English; basic mathematics skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, picking, staging, shipping, and return processing as applicable to the assigned position.
• Supervise and direct warehouse floor personnel under the guidance of the Unit Manager.
• Forklift maintenance and operation.
• Filing, posting, and preparation of documents and forms.
• Other clerical duties as required.
• Maintaining a safe work environment.
• Responsible for the proper filing of all material-related documents within the MSL filing system.

Skills

Forklift experience

Leadership

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Tellworks Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Elgin, IL to oversee daily warehouse operations. You will supervise floor personnel, operate a forklift with care, and ensure accurate receiving, staging, shipping, and returns processing.

The ideal candidate has forklift experience, strong leadership, inventory management skills, and the ability to maintain safety and accuracy in fast-paced environments. High school diploma required.