Lead Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

C.H. Robinson•Plainfield, IN

About The Position

C.H. Robinson is hiring a Lead Warehouse Associate to train, coach, and oversee warehouse team members. The role supports safe and efficient freight handling, warehouse organization, and material flow. The associate helps implement process improvements, resolve operational issues, and improve efficiency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position is for 2nd shift and pays $20.22 per hour. The role involves supporting warehouse supervisors with standard operating procedures, training and assisting coworkers with the Warehouse Management System, receiving and inspecting goods, operating forklifts and hand jacks, preparing and loading outbound freight, maintaining records, staging cargo, and keeping the warehouse clean and organized. The associate also helps ensure quality requirements are met and contributes to developing SOPs for new business, products, or process changes.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 2 years of previous warehouse operations experience.
Good physical stamina and coordination.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods daily, frequently bend, twist, and reach, and periodically lift up to 50 pounds.
Certified forklift operator.
Ability to work flexible hours and days.
Applicants in a warehouse role must complete a pre-employment drug screen as part of a conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with Bills of Lading, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, and similar documents.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Support the warehouse supervisory team in following and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Assist warehouse team members in using the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including training and troubleshooting.
Receive goods from customers and suppliers by loading and unloading vehicles, checking paperwork, weighing and measuring freight, and reporting discrepancies or damage.
Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and hand jacks to palletize, stretch-wrap, and band cargo.
Load and unload trailers and ocean containers professionally and without damaging freight.
Prepare outbound loads by matching paperwork, labeling freight, and preparing Unit Load Devices (ULDs).
Accurately sign off on Bills of Lading and verify counts and damage.
Stage cargo safely and orderly within the warehouse.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization through general housekeeping.
Ensure quality standards meet SOPs or customer requirements, including reworking or recouping freight.
Contribute to developing SOPs for new business, products, or process changes.
Train, coach, and oversee warehouse team members.

Benefits

Three medical plans, including prescription drug coverage.
Enhanced fertility benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account, including employer contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid observed holidays.
Two paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
Paid time off (PTO) for U.S. and Canada employees other than U.S. salaried employees.
Paid parental leave.
Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
Charitable Giving Match Program.
401(k) with 6% company matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities.