Warehouse Lead 1st Shift

MAT Holdings • Romeoville, IL

87d • $22

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Warehouse Outbound Lead for 1st shift at our Romeoville, IL distribution center. The pay rate is $22.75/hour. Monday through Friday, 1st Shift 6 am to 2:30 pm with opportunities for overtime. Get recognized, get rewarded, and grow with us - because you deserve to be promoted! Join the GRI Engineering and Development team, the powerhouse delivering quality products for major customers across North America. Whether you're straight out of school, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, we have a career path for you. GRI Engineering and Development, LLC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with over 15,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Judgement and decision making.
• Adept knowledge of RF Scanners/Systems.
• Use of computers and associated software programs including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be certified to operate a Forklift (Order Picker, Sit-down or Walkie-Rider).
• Ability to understand the essential throughput of a Logistics Operation.
• Proven leadership of 10 or more people in a Warehouse setting.
• Shipping and/or Receiving experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience in Warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a department of 10-15 in daily communication meetings and issue each team member their daily workload.
• Train, motivate, and lead the department to meet all daily production and safety goals while taking direction from the shift supervisor.
• Take on accountability for all department operations, actions, and results.
• Monitor and enforce Safety and Company policies.
• Train and assist order pickers, checkers, and loaders as required.
• Assist in development of department performance and productivity standards.
• Hands on as needed based on workload and workforce.
• Maintain and update start, hourly, and end of shift reports.
• Attend all department and company meetings as required.
• Assist shipping supervisor in directing workflow.
• Provide input for employee evaluations.
• Complete and/or coordinate department projects as assigned.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays.
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match.
• Career Advancement Program, training and development.
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Voluntary Life / AD&D, Employer Provided Life/AD&D.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: High school or GED