Warehouse Lead: Forklift Operator, Inventory & Team Lead

Tellworks Communications

Chicago, Elgin (IL, IL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations in Chicago, IL and Elgin, IL. You will supervise floor personnel, operate a forklift, and ensure efficient and safe handling of materials.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or Equivalent, 2–4 years of warehouse experience, and strong math and reading skills to manage freight coding and inventories. Reliability and safety focus are essential in this full-time role.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Prefer 2–4 years of warehouse experience.
  • Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding.
  • Must be able to read and write English.
  • Basic Mathematics Skills.
  • Must be able to pass background checks and drug/alcohol tests.

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

Basic mathematics
Interpret instructions
Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations in Chicago, IL and Elgin, IL. You will supervise floor personnel, operate a forklift, and ensure efficient and safe handling of materials.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or Equivalent, 2–4 years of warehouse experience, and strong math and reading skills to manage freight coding and inventories. Reliability and safety focus are essential in this full-time role.

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