Warehouse Team Lead Manager Support

Ryder • Wilmington, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Team Lead in Wilmington, Illinois. The position supports warehouse operations in a clean, organized facility handling food products, with a focus on safety, efficient operations, and continuous improvement. The schedule is C Shift: 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 role is paid weekly at $23.00 per hour and includes paid training and support for career development.

The Team Lead coordinates daily team activities, helps team members meet performance goals, supports employee orientation, and performs warehouse functions as needed. Equipment includes electric sit-down and stand-up forklifts and computers using WMS and Microsoft Office. The role may involve additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of or experience with an RF scanner is required.
• A valid, certified forklift operator's license is required.
• 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 team member, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proactively approach responsibilities and maintain composure under pressure.
• Use health and safety methods while working.
• Bilingual ability is specified for Québec locations only.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts to optimize 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 effective shift and team operations.
• Guide team members toward improved key performance indicators using appropriate leadership styles and methods.
• Assist with employee orientation and provide the information, technology, and tools employees need to perform their jobs.
• Promote health and safety practices in the warehouse.
• Handle daily warehouse paperwork, such as 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
• Paid training
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO accrual starting in the first month, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Company stock offered at a 15% discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided

What This Job Offers

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