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Job ID: 856843
Warehouse Group Leader – 1st Shift
Location: Niles, IL
Pay Rate: 28.00 – 30.00
Shift: Mon-Thurs – 6am – 430pm *10.5 hour shifts
Key Accountabilities & Outcomes
- Oversee the accurate receiving, handling, labeling, and storage of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
- Supervise the safe and efficient loading and unloading of freight, ensuring proper documentation and legal compliance.
- Monitor inventory levels, validate shipments against invoices, and report discrepancies or damages.
- Ensure warehouse equipment is functioning properly and escalate issues as needed.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Assign daily tasks and guide warehouse staff to meet operational goals.
- Provide training, coaching, and cross-shift support to build skills and ensure smooth coverage when supervisors are absent.
- Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and safety across the team.
- Must be willing to work in a freezer environment at -20F degrees F.
- Ability to train and mentor new associates on safe forklift operation; certification experience strongly preferred
- Ensure all operations align with food safety, quality, and company standards.
- Maintain proper labeling, tagging, and storage practices in compliance with warehousing norms.
- Support internal and external audits as needed.
- Coordination & Communication
- Partner with suppliers, shipping, transportation, and cold storage facilities to coordinate deliveries and outbound loads.
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing, preferably operating computerized equipment
- Minimum 3 years of hands on forklift experience, preferably with Crown equipment
- Proficiency operating sit down forklifts, extended reach lifts, and electric riding pallet jacks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Desired:
- Experience with SAP, Syspro, riteSCAN, and RF scanners
- Advanced coursework or certifications in manufacturing, food safety, or related fields
- Prior experience as a certified forklift trainer
Malone Workforce Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Associate Benefits:
Medical Plan (including MEC, MEC Plus and MVP plans), Dental and other ancillary products* provided through Essential StaffCARE. We also offer the ability to participate in our 401k Plan* through Principal. *Subject to plan guidelines*
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