Warehouse Lead Operator

Brainerd Chemical Midwest LLC•Danville, IL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead Operator serves as an extension of management. The primary function is to train employees, assist with task supervision and production execution. The Warehouse Lead Operator would also be expected to perform all the duties of Warehouse Worker as well as serve as immediate backup to the Site Leader as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 3 years of warehouse, manufacturing, or other industrial industry work experience required
Must have basic computer skills, including the ability to use warehouse management systems, data entry applications, and electronic records to accurately document inventory, quality, and operational activities.
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills required
Must be proficient in MS Office tools, including Outlook, Excel and Word
Engage effectively with senior management, project teams, and key functional teams
Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be willing and able to work outside, year-round under various weather conditions.
Must be capable of climbing, lifting 50 pounds, working in a confined space and from elevated platforms, and able to wear appropriate protective equipment.
Must be highly safety conscientious, aware, strong attention to detail, including the ability to react quickly.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Nice To Haves

some college or technical training related to supply chain, logistics, or business administration preferred
Supervisory experience highly preferred
Chemical warehouse operations experience preferred
Inventory management experience highly preferred
Procurement experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, chemicals or other stock items.
Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
Marks materials with identifying information.
Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
Drives forklift to transport stored items from warehouse to loading dock.
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Performs basic quality testing and inspections of materials and products to ensure compliance with company specifications and quality standards.
Supports laboratory-related tasks, including sample handling, basic testing procedures, documentation, and maintaining a clean and organized lab environment, as required.