Warehouse Team Lead - Drive Efficiency & Team Growth

Ryder System, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Stock options

Safety gear provided

Career advancement

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Bolingbrook, IL, is hiring a Warehouse Team Lead for a fast-paced distribution center. The role focuses on leading daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and efficiency across a 2nd shift.

The team will use RF scanners and WMS to manage inventory and orders. Ideal candidates have forklift certification, strong communication skills, and prior warehouse leadership experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• One year or more previous experience as Team Lead preferred.
• One year or more Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) preferred.
• One year or more previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with an RF scanner advanced required.
• Valid forklift operator's license certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal efficiency of the operations.
• Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and, cycle counting.
• Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to members to ensure optimal shift/team operational logistics.
• Inspire and guide team members towards improved KPI using the appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist in proving appropriate orientation for employees and give them the necessary information, technology and tools to perform their jobs.
• Assist with promoting health and safety working methods within the warehouse.
• Deal with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).
• Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift certified

RF scanner proficiency

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

RF scanner

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Bolingbrook, IL, is hiring a Warehouse Team Lead for a fast-paced distribution center. The role focuses on leading daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and efficiency across a 2nd shift.

The team will use RF scanners and WMS to manage inventory and orders. Ideal candidates have forklift certification, strong communication skills, and prior warehouse leadership experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO programs.