Warehouse Lead

Kerry Melrose Park, IL $23 - $23
Full Time Mid Level 3+ years

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

The Warehouse Lead supports the Warehouse Supervisor in overseeing order staging, loading processes, and inventory investigations. This role involves coordinating truck driver check-ins and check-outs, preparing and tracking loads, and performing hands-on warehouse duties like loading, picking, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in coordinating the staging and loading of orders
  • Ensure accurate and timely loading of trucks according to schedules
  • Communicate with team members for smooth operations
  • Assist with truck driver check-in and check-out processes, ensuring accurate documentation
  • Collaborate with the offsite logistics team (GBS) to ensure staging/loading opportunities
  • Create emergency shipments if off-site support is unavailable outside standard hours
  • Participate in the loading and unloading of trucks
  • Assist with picking orders according to company standards and procedures
  • Support other warehouse team members as needed
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
  • 3+ years of experience in a Leadership position
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and software
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment and 3 years in leadership positions

Nice to Have

  • Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role
  • Forklift certification
  • Familiarity with inventory management systems
  • SAP exposure
  • Previous Logistic experience

Skills

SAP * Warehouse management systems *

* Required skills

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Accident insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Share Plan

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, focused on creating healthier, tastier and more sustainable products.

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