Warehouse Team Lead 1

Wayfair; Romeoville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the logistics sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their warehouse team. This role involves leading operations, managing inventory, and ensuring smooth workflows within a dynamic environment. With multiple shifts available and benefits starting on day one, this position offers growth opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of warehouse management systems, and the ability to lift heavy products. If you are ready to make an impact and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

$1.50/hr Shift Differential after 6:00pm

Referral bonuses

Overtime hours & pay

401(k) with company match

Wayfair company discount

Benefits start day one

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Leadership and motivational skills for managing warehouse operations.
• Experience with WMS systems and power equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing warehouse functions and oversee operations.
• Lead receiving department and ensure proper inventory management.
• Delegate tasks to maintain a 100% fill rate.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Motivational Skills

WMS System Understanding

Power Equipment Operation

Email Communication

Education

2+ years of working experience

Tools

High Jump

Powered Industrial Truck Operations (PITO)

Job description

The pay for this position starts at $22/hr

We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, determined, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In order to maintain our high level of delivery standards and meet our customer’s needs, the Wayfair Distribution team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. We’ve been busy building a best-in-class logistics network that allows us to delight customers by speeding up deliveries, adding services, and reducing damage using our own physical, asset-based warehouses. We are looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our growing team – your professional home awaits you at Wayfair!

Shift

• Multiple Shifts Available

Benefits (Start Day 1!)

• $1.50/hr Shift Differential after 6:00pm
• Referral bonuses
• Overtime hours & pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Wayfair company discount
• Benefits start day one
• Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)

What You'll Do

• The Warehouse Team Lead will assist your supervisor with managing and overseeing all functions of the warehouse, and ensuring smooth operations of all activities
• Lead the receiving department and ensure the functions are used correctly
• Delegate and assign work to keep a 100% fill rate
• Help manage the inventory and conduct necessary training within the department
• Ensure the proper use and accountability of tools
• Ensure hours and functions are recorded correctly (e.g. Time clocks)
• Be responsible for answering email and verbal questions in a timely manner
• Keep product moving and oversee the cleanliness of the department. This includes daily trash compacting
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Working understanding of WMS system.
• Leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to make decisions with little to no guidance based on policies or common sense
• This is a floor position, and will involve physically moving/processing products in addition to leading a team of warehouse associates
• Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted and maneuvering product 150+ pounds unassisted or via team lift
• Experienced in more than one department. Work areas include: receiving, inventory control, pick, pack, ship and return of product
• Experience with composing and replying to emails
• Power Equipment experience – Must be able to operate or willing to be trained on Powered Industrial Truck Operations (PITO)
• Experience with creating and updating systems such as trouble tickets
• 2+ years working experience. Must have excellent attendance
• Understanding of High Jump is a plus
• Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you