Warehouse Lead
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions · DeKalb, IL · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$21.3/hrFull-time
Pay
Hourly Pay $21.30 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule
First Shift, Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Benefits
- On‑the‑job paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (starting at 30 days)
- Employee stock purchase plan – 15% discount
- Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
- Safety gear provided
- State‑of‑the‑art equipment and caring leadership
Responsibilities
- Lead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal efficiency of operations
- Perform warehouse functions including loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting
- Allocate resources and organize/distribute daily work duties to team members to ensure optimal shift/team logistics
- Inspire and guide team members toward improved KPIs using appropriate leadership styles
- Assist with employee orientation, providing necessary information, technology, and tools
- Promote health and safety working methods within the warehouse
- Handle day‑to‑day paperwork (picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.)
- Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ≥1 year powered industrial truck experience preferred
- ≥1 year previous experience as Team Lead preferred
- ≥1 year previous warehouse experience preferred
- Valid forklift operator’s license (certified)
- Knowledge and/or advanced experience with an RF scanner required
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills
- Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to perform work with minimal supervision
- Proactive approach to responsibilities
- Maintain composure under pressure
- Working knowledge of health and safety methods
- (For Québec locations only) Bilingual ability