Team Lead

S&S Activewear•Lockport, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

S&S Activewear is seeking a Team Lead to support the Shipping Manager or Supervisor and work directly with the shipping team. The role ensures procedures are followed, goals and safety practices are communicated, and employees receive ongoing guidance and support as they complete action plans. The Team Lead provides direction and feedback to team members, helps ensure processes are followed and errors are addressed promptly, assists with employee training, and helps maintain the Distribution Center. All employees are expected to follow and enforce the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook guidelines. This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Compensation is $23.43 per hour. The work takes place entirely in a warehouse, where conditions range from warm to cool and machinery creates a moderate level of noise. The position involves standing and walking for shifts of eight or more hours, frequent handling and movement of items up to 50 pounds, and operating warehouse machinery. Employees must wear required safety equipment when applicable.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read and speak English.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment and machinery.
Comfort using electronic devices.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Basic math skills, including quickly and accurately counting, adding, and subtracting.
Ability to identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels, and SKU information.
Flexibility to accommodate changes to start and departure times.
Ability to work overtime when needed.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour or longer shift.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle items up to 50 pounds.
Moderate hand-eye coordination, near and far vision, and hearing for operating warehouse machinery.
Ability to wear required safety equipment when applicable, such as safety-toe shoes, bump caps, and a safety vest.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the leadership team on process improvements and provide support throughout the Distribution Center.
Monitor customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping to ensure safety, security, accuracy, productivity, and company standards.
Operate required machinery in assigned departments, which may include cherry pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and stock chasers.
Meet key performance indicators for safety, quality, production, and efficiency.
Report and record discrepancies, damaged items, shortages, and unidentified packages.
Maintain required process and procedure audits.
Train in customer service duties as required.
Monitor and train new hires to support productivity and quality.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Distribution Center.
Follow standard operating procedures, safety rules, and regulations.
Act professionally and remain focused while contributing to a safe work environment.
Perform other assigned duties and cross-train as needed.
Provide team members with guidance and direct feedback, help enforce procedures, and address errors promptly.
Assist with training new and current employees and maintaining the Distribution Center.

Benefits

Vacation, personal, and sick time.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) plan.
Discounts on brand-name apparel.
Employee appreciation events.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Company-provided personal protective equipment when required; a $100 safety-toe-shoe stipend is available after 90 days of employment for roles requiring those shoes.

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