Warehouse Team Lead

Darwill, Inc.; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwill, Inc. in Hillside, IL is seeking a Warehouse Receiving Supervisor to lead all receiving operations, ensuring accurate inbound shipments and inventory integrity. You will coordinate with buyers for returns, input data into our ERP system, and maintain a safe, efficient warehouse environment.

The role requires 4+ years in warehouse leadership, forklift certification, and strong data-entry skills. Collaboration with multiple departments is essential for smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 4+ years in a warehouse leadership role.
• 3+ years operating stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift.
• Experience in the mail industry preferred.
• MS Office familiarity required.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Certified to operate stand-up forklift.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and play a key role in warehouse receiving processes.
• Ensure purchase order numbers appear on all paperwork.
• Record and check quantity and quality of received goods.
• Inspect, accept, or reject inbound shipments.
• Operate with a teamwork mindset and coordinate with buyers for returns/repair.
• Input received material into the computer system.
• Deliver product to internal personnel and departments.
• Perform cycle counts regularly.
• Maintain safe work environment and confidentiality.
• Assist in other departments as needed.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Description

About Us:

Most agencies sell channel execution, Darwill sells growth and backs it with data nobody else has. We’re a data intelligence and growth execution company. We help businesses identify their highest-value audiences, activate them across channels, and continuously improve performance through proprietary benchmarking built on years of matchback data that cannot be purchased or replicated.

We built our reputation in direct mail. We’ve grown into something much bigger. Today, Darwill combines data intelligence, multi-channel execution, and performance measurement into a single growth engine. We work with businesses of all sizes, from regional multi-location operators to national franchise systems, who need to drive real results at the local level. We’ve built strong lasting relationships with many customers over years of consistent, measurable performance.

Location: Hillside, IL

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

This position will manage and play an essential role in all aspects of our warehouse receiving processes of our company.

Accurate physical receiving of materials/product in order to maintain integrity of inventory control and insures delivery of materials/product to the proper department

• Ensures purchase order number is on all paperwork
• Records and checks quantity and quality of good received
• Inspect, accept, or reject inbound shipments
• Operates with a sense of teamwork
• Understands and adheres to organizational and department policy and procedures
• Communicates and coordinates with appropriate buyer for product returns/repair
• Properly inputs received material into computer system
• Delivers product to appropriate internal personnel
• Perform cycle counts regularly
• Establishes and supports effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and managers
• Maintains a safe work environment according to all department procedures, federal and state regulations
• Maintains job-related confidentiality
• Assists in other departments as needed

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED are required.
• 4+ years’ experience in a warehouse environment in a leadership position
• 3+ years’ experience operating stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, and other non-powered material handling experience is required.
• Experience in the mail industry is greatly preferred
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills and familiarity with MS office programs are a requirement to support the customer
• Ability to work within a team environment (Department, other company departments & outside vendors) and maintain positive attitude is necessary
• Strong and accurate data entry experience
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively both verbally and in writing always
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work with minimum supervision, and attention to detail is required
• Certified to operate standup forklift
• Computer literate