Warehouse Lead

Medline Industries, LP • Waukegan, IL

5d • $25 - $36

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead ensures that the warehouse and associated equipment operate safely, properly, and efficiently in accordance with written and oral instructions and established key performance indicators. The role incorporates the duties of Warehouse Operators and adds responsibility for operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, outbound product quality, housekeeping, and personnel management.

The Warehouse Lead monitors operator performance, delegates tasks, promotes and enforces safety and operational procedures, and trains Warehouse Operators. The role audits and monitors warehouse transaction entries, oversees inventory transactions and cycle counts, and identifies and corrects operational or quality challenges. It also includes staging and moving materials, processing production requisitions, maintaining warehouse cleanliness, operating material-handling equipment, and performing general equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Good math, reading, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Warehouse Operators’ activities and progress, delegate tasks, and use controls to ensure work is performed proficiently.
• Promote and enforce safety, operational, and procedural policies, and train Warehouse Operators on those policies.
• Audit and monitor keying entries, including receiving reports and stock, finished-goods, and component movements, for accuracy and consistency.
• Manage accurate inventory transaction entry for material movements at the facility.
• Stage raw materials in production locations and the production room.
• Process material requisitions from production and accurately enter transactions in ERP systems.
• Run floor scrubbers or sweepers and maintain assigned aisles through debris removal, sweeping, rack cleaning, and skid maintenance.
• Perform cycle counts to confirm the accuracy of raw materials and finished goods, and accurately enter related transactions and adjustments in ERP systems.
• Operate reach trucks, walkies, cherry pickers, and forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Perform general maintenance on material-handling equipment, including battery charging, exchange, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Identify operating inefficiencies and diagnose and correct operational and quality challenges; train operators to do the same.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Continuing education and training.
• Health insurance for eligible employees.
• Life and disability benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Employee Service Corp for employees working less than 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED