Warehouse Team Lead

Flat River Group; Peru (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic ecommerce company as a Warehouse Team Lead, overseeing distribution center operations and leading a team. This role emphasizes effective communication, organization, and teamwork, ensuring efficient order fulfillment and a safe work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Experience in a high-volume, team-lead role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee order picking, packing, and shipping.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Assist in training new associates as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Warehouse Team Lead role at Flat River Group

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Belding, Michigan, Flat River Group, LLC is a leading end-to-end ecommerce partner that works with vendors to accelerate ecommerce sales growth. We sell a variety of product categories as a 1st Party Seller, including toys, games, pet, sports & outdoor, home and patio, lawn & garden. Flat River Group has experienced significant growth, with multiple US-based distribution facilities.

We are recruiting a Team Lead to oversee and lead tasks related to our distribution center fulfillment. This role involves assisting departmental supervisors and leading team members within our distribution center.

The ideal candidate will be capable of multitasking, communicating effectively with internal teams, leading employees, and learning about our processes and procedures. Join our team and be part of a dynamic ecommerce company that values its employees and promotes a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick, pack, and ship customer orders, ensuring proper labeling and secure packaging.
2. Order Fulfillment Management: Oversee order picking, packing, and shipping to meet or exceed customer expectations.
3. Packaging and Labeling: Ensure all packages are correctly labeled and adhere to standards and carrier requirements.
4. Kitting: Consolidate products and orders for mass kitting operations.
5. Receiving and Unloading: Receive shipments, verify contents, and organize for storage, collaborating with the Receiving team.
6. Warehouse Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
7. Teamwork: Collaborate with team members and support cross-departmental projects.
8. Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and report issues with warehouse equipment, ensuring safety and functionality.
9. Safety & Quality: Follow safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a secure work environment.
10. Training: Assist in training new associates as needed.
11. Communication: Communicate effectively with teams and escalate issues promptly.
12. Process Knowledge: Be knowledgeable of job duties and work instructions.
13. Cross-Functional Exposure: Understand other departments' functions and support related tasks.
14. Team Flexibility: Adapt to shifting priorities and perform additional duties as required.

What We Offer

• Full-time Monday through Friday schedule (seasonal adjustments available)
• Starting pay at $18/hr, with competitive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with FSA/HSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Paid maternity leave, time off, and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and 50-75 pounds occasionally
• Stand and walk for 8-10 hours, 5-6 days a week
• Work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and adhere to attendance policies
• Good communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with computers, including WMS and Microsoft Office
• Ability to obtain forklift certification post-hire

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a high-volume, team-lead role preferred
• Forklift experience preferred