Warehouse Team Lead - Night Shift (B Shift)

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, OH is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a team of associates, oversee inventory activities, and ensure safety, accuracy and efficiency across warehouse functions.

You will coordinate with supervisors and other departments, drive training on warehouse procedures, cycle counts, FIFO, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of warehouse experience, including leadership or team support.
• Familiarity with WMS, inventory practices, and safety procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of warehouse associates to ensure daily tasks are completed safely and efficiently
• Monitor inventory movement and ensure accurate documentation using warehouse systems
• Support receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping operations
• Maintain proper product rotation (FIFO) and organization within the warehouse
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and investigations into discrepancies
• Provide training and guidance to new team members on warehouse procedures and safety practices
• Coordinate closely with supervisors and other departments to maintain smooth warehouse operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across warehouse processes
• Help ensure timely staging and availability of materials for production needs
• Promote a clean, safe, and well-organized warehouse environment

Job description

Job Description Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grew to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

In this role, you will be responsible for guiding a team of associates, managing inventory activities, and ensuring that safety, accuracy, and efficiency are maintained across warehouse functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of warehouse associates to ensure daily tasks are completed safely and efficiently
• Monitor inventory movement and ensure accurate documentation using warehouse systems
• Support receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping operations
• Maintain proper product rotation (FIFO) and organization within the warehouse
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and investigations into discrepancies
• Provide training and guidance to new team members on warehouse procedures and safety practices
• Coordinate closely with supervisors and other departments to maintain smooth warehouse operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across warehouse processes
• Help ensure timely staging and availability of materials for production needs
• Promote a clean, safe, and well-organized warehouse environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse experience, including time in a leadership or team support role
• Familiarity with warehouse systems (WMS), inventory practices, and safety procedures
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a physically active, fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials as needed

Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years. This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!