Warehouse Associate Lead_Shift_2

Neovia•Aurora, CO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate Lead serves as a link between management and warehouse associates, translating operational goals into daily execution. The role leads and supports front-line teams to meet customer and business demands with accuracy, efficiency, and speed. It oversees the shipment and receipt of goods across multiple locations and promotes communication, productivity, and compliance with safety and quality standards in a fast-paced distribution environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday: Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 1:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The associate is expected to be available 15 minutes before and after work, and mandatory overtime may be required as needed. The role is located at 900 Bilter Road, Aurora, IL 60502, and pays $23.82.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain experience.
Basic mathematical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents, procedures, and operational reports.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse leadership or lead experience.
Logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.
Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control processes.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and support warehouse associates in daily operations to ensure efficient workflows and operational excellence.
Communicate operational priorities and company objectives to front-line employees.
Monitor productivity, quality, and safety performance, and coach team members toward established goals.
Serve as a primary point of contact between management and warehouse personnel, fostering communication and teamwork.
Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Demonstrate and lead material handling and warehousing activities for receiving, processing, storing, moving, and shipping parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Ensure timely and accurate shipment and receipt of goods to and from various locations.
Verify quantities, part numbers, destinations, and schedules using source documentation and system records.
Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure proper product handling.
Coordinate inventory movement and support cycle counts and inventory audits.
Demonstrate and lead safe operation and basic servicing of mechanical, motorized, and electrical warehouse equipment.
Ensure proper use of forklifts, pallet jacks, weighing systems, banding machines, wrapping equipment, and packaging tools.
Maintain compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety requirements.
Promote safety through observation, training, and corrective actions when necessary.
Perform and oversee specialized clerical and documentation duties related to warehouse operations.
Ensure shipping, receiving, inventory, and operational records are accurate and completed on time.
Support management with reporting, audits, and operational performance tracking.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.