Warehouse Team Lead

Employbridge; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead in Elwood, IL for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00 PM-2:30 PM). Pay is $27.41-$28.63 per hour. Lead daily warehouse operations, coach staff, ensure safety, and drive productivity in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the floor, workload planning, KPI tracking, and collaboration with supervisors to meet service goals. Prior experience with WMS and forklift operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse or logistics experience.
• Experience as Team Lead or frontline supervisor roles.
• Forklift and electric pallet jack experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, KPI-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily warehouse operations during the assigned shift.
• Assign workloads and monitor productivity across warehouse associates.
• Coach, train, and mentor team members to meet operational goals.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operations leadership to meet service and productivity expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

KPI driven

Safety culture

Tools

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

WMS

Job description

Elwood, IL | 1st Shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00 PM-2:30 PM)

Pay: $27.41-$28.63/hour

We're supporting a leading global logistics and supply chain organization that is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Lead to help drive daily operations within a fast-paced distribution environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for directing warehouse associates, supporting productivity goals, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring efficient execution of shift operations. The ideal candidate enjoys leading from the floor, coaching employees, and stepping in to support operational tasks when needed.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support daily warehouse operations during the assigned shift
• Assign workloads and monitor productivity across warehouse associates
• Coach, train, and mentor team members to achieve operational goals
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
• Monitor KPIs and help drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members
• Operate material handling equipment as needed
• Collaborate with supervisors and operations leadership to ensure service and productivity expectations are met

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, fulfillment, or logistics experience
• Previous experience as a Team Lead, Warehouse Lead, Lead Associate, Shift Lead, Coordinator, or similar frontline leadership role
• Experience directing employee workflow and managing productivity
• Forklift and electric pallet jack experience
• Experience working with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, KPI-driven environment

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in:

• 3PL operations
• Shipping, receiving, inventory, fulfillment, or warehouse operations

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunity to join a large, growth-oriented supply chain organization
• Leadership role with advancement potential