Warehouse Team Lead Manager Support

Ryder • Wilmington, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Team Lead in Wilmington, Illinois. The role supports warehouse operations handling food products and includes both leadership and hands-on warehouse work. The position is paid hourly at $23.00 per hour, with weekly pay. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The Warehouse Team Lead helps ensure efficient operations and continuous improvement, coordinates daily work for team members, supports employee orientation, promotes safe working practices, and completes warehouse paperwork and reports. The role may also perform warehouse functions such as loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting. Ryder describes its facilities as clean, organized, and focused on safety.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of or experience with an RF scanner is required.
• Valid certified forklift operator's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Maintains composure under pressure.
• Works using health and safety methods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• One or more years of previous Team Lead experience preferred.
• One or more years of Microsoft Office experience, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, preferred.
• One or more years of previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Bilingual ability for Québec locations only.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal operational efficiency.
• Perform warehouse functions, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.
• Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to support optimal shift and team logistics.
• Inspire and guide team members toward improved key performance indicators using appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist with employee orientation and provide employees with the information, technology, and tools needed to perform their jobs.
• Assist in promoting health and safety practices in the warehouse.
• Handle day-to-day warehouse paperwork, including picking sheets, returns, and bills of lading.
• Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to improve operational effectiveness and service levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off accruing from the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Paid training and support for career advancement.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

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