Warehouse Team Lead: Drive Efficiency & Safety

vwr; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor, based in Batavia, IL, is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to oversee loading/unloading, stacking, palletizing, and inventory control. The role emphasizes strong supervision, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The Lead will document work, use scanners/computers, and coordinate with management to improve warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while promoting a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 years related experience desired.
• Good supervisory and communication skills desired.
• Familiarity with personal computers and material handling equipment is essential.
• Strong decision making and coaching skills.
• Ability to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Supervises checking and unloading inbound shipments and outbound picking.
• Maintains product locator system and organizes warehouse space.
• Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Records inventory data and daily/weekly production metrics.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Drive results

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

Scanners and computers

Job description

Avantor, based in Batavia, IL, is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to oversee loading/unloading, stacking, palletizing, and inventory control. The role emphasizes strong supervision, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The Lead will document work, use scanners/computers, and coordinate with management to improve warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while promoting a safe workplace.