Warehouse Team Lead: Material Flow & Safety (1st Shift)

GPTECH; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a Team Leader for 1st shift at our Taylorville, IL facility. You will lead the T-1 Purchase Parts Warehouse team to ensure a smooth flow of material and train staff to uphold safety, 5-S, quality and productivity.

Key duties include assigning tasks, monitoring performance, managing inventory accuracy, supporting cross‑department collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible or related experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Grain & Protein Technologies and OSHA forklift training required within one week of assuming position.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of warehouse employees. Assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and guidance.
• Managing inventory by monitoring stock levels, overseeing the receipt and storage of incoming goods, and ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Supporting internal departments by ensuring material is delivered accurately and systematically to positively impact production output.
• Ensuring equipment and tools are in good working order and submitting work orders for repairs.
• Overseeing cleanliness, safety, and 5-S of the work area.
• Following safety procedures and reinforcing this for non-compliant employees.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA forklift training

Job description

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a Team Leader for 1st shift at our Taylorville, IL facility. You will lead the T-1 Purchase Parts Warehouse team to ensure a smooth flow of material and train staff to uphold safety, 5-S, quality and productivity.

Key duties include assigning tasks, monitoring performance, managing inventory accuracy, supporting cross‑department collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.