Warehouse Lead 3rd shift (four 10-hour shifts) - NorthPoint Fresh
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Looking for growth opportunities and a rewarding career? Join our dynamic team with a culture that believes in putting people first!
NorthPoint Fresh provides cold storage for fresh but not frozen goods. We provide an inclusive environment that cultivates collaboration and mentorship. Our core values set the foundation of our culture and guide us in every business decision.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Warehouse Lead to oversee and manage daily operations. The lead is responsible for supervising a team of warehouse workers and ensuring functions of the warehouse operations run smoothly.
How we put you first:
At NorthPoint Fresh we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans and more
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment
- Wellness Reimbursement
- $2000 annual HSA employer contribution
- Paid Parental Leave
What you'll do:
- Assist and lead daily warehouse operations including vendor receiving, computer system operation, tagging, picking, staging and inventory of all products.
- Organize and secure materials such as boxes, pallets etc.
- Load and unload product with forklift onto pallets, platforms, skids, trucks or lifting devices.
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures.
- Examine and verify types of goods and abide by compliance standards.
- Read and verify tickets to determine accuracy of inbound and outbound orders.
- Compare records, read manifests, invoices and orders to ensure accuracy.
- Train and coach other warehouse employees to ensure a collaborative, safe and fun working environment.
- Work with teams to adhere and improve upon key performance metrics and engineered labor standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Warehousing experience preferred.
- Forklift experience required.
- Must be a team player.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prove dependability and attendance.
- Must have basic math and computer skills.
- Willing to work weekends, holidays or different shifts when needed to ensure the business is operational 24/7
- Must be able to repetitively lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250 pounds.
- Must be able to perform frequent bending, kneeling, pushing, and squatting. Also, frequent reaching over shoulder, waist level and from the floor.
- Willing to take on other duties as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.