Warehouse Supervisor

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Professional development

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) in Chicago, IL is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee material flow, confirm shipments, and coordinate with receiving, QC, and production.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 1+ year related experience, and proficiency with SAP and Lotus Notes; forklift operation is required. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred with related experience.
• Experience with SAP and Lotus Notes is desirable.
• Familiarity with forklift operations and warehouse processes.
• Strong computer literacy and document handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load materials from trucks and inspect incoming shipments.
• Verify shipment data against purchase orders, slips, and invoices.
• Operate forklift or hand truck to move items within the plant.
• Deliver parts to QC and other departments; route non-inventory items.
• Process paperwork and ensure accurate, timely record keeping.
• Read production schedules and distribute materials accordingly.
• Cycle count specific items and perform forklift maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lotus Notes

SAP

Desktop literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

BA/BS or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Location: Chicago, Suburban, IL, United States

Job ID: 90837

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Warehouse Supervisor

Your Main Responsibilities

Unloads and loads materials to and from trucks for deliveries. Unpacks and examines incoming shipments and signs for all incoming materials once a visual check indicates no obvious damage. Reports damage immediately to delivery person and supervisor. Compares identifying information of incoming shipments by verifying against the purchase order, packaging slips, invoices, orders, or other records. Operates forklift truck or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from receiving platform to storage or work areas. Delivers parts or materials to QC and to other departments in the plant and routes non-inventory items to appropriate persons or departments in the office. Delivers completed paperwork to appropriate department for processing.

Picks items from delivery orders, and prepares items for shipment by visual inspection, weighing and counting parts by using electronic and floor scales. Compares items packed with customer orders and other identifying data. Stages items at packaging station or packs items for shipment – may require assembling boxes. Processes UPS, FedEx, and other parcel package orders, catches errors and brings it to attention of supervisor. Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. Verifies quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of products and items of merchandise ready for shipment.

Reads production schedule, customer orders, work orders, or requisitions to determine items be moved, gathered or distributed.

Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or the assembly line.

Move materials within the warehouse (changing physical stock location) as needed. Cycle count on specific items or areas as directed. Perform forklift maintenance (charging, battery water level, etc).

Assist other warehouse areas as needed. Assist internal customers via telephone and/or when they come into the stockroom. Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. Maintains work area, tools, and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner, and observes proper safety and housekeeping procedures.

What You Bring

BACHELORS DEGREE

Two Years’ College Required (BA/BS) Or Equivalent Preferred

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

Desktop or laptop computer, utilizing software applications such as Lotus Notes & SAP.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop and climb.

The employee is regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Base Salary $65,000 - $82,000

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

We Elevate

Nearest Major Market: Chicago