Warehouse Team Lead

Paylocity; Hillside, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwill in Hillside, IL seeks an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee receiving, inventory accuracy, and day-to-day warehouse operations. You will ensure PO numbers on paperwork, inspect inbound shipments, and coordinate with buyers to resolve issues.

The role requires 4+ years in warehousing leadership, forklift certification, and proficiency with MS Office. You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain safety, and support cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of warehouse leadership experience.
• 3+ years operating stand-up/sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Experience in the mail industry preferred.
• Strong data entry, MS Office, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving processes and ensure accuracy of materials.
• Record and verify quantity and quality of goods received.
• Inspect, accept, or reject inbound shipments.
• Maintain inventory integrity and cycle counts.
• Ensure safety and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with buyers for returns or repairs.
• Input received material into computer systems and distribute to departments.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English fluency

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

MS Office

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, ILReports 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
• Fluency in English is required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours & walk 3 hours
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Intermittent bending up to 3 hours. Including:
• Bending neck
• Bending waist
• Twisting waist
• Intermittent squatting up to 3 hours
• Repetitive hand movement up to 8 to 12 hours including:
• Simple grasping, hand manipulation, pushing/pulling
• Reach above and below shoulder height