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1st Shift - Warehouse Lead 8am-4:30pm Sun-Thurs

CJ Logistics
Elwood, Illinois, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Feb 2025

About the role

     

    Position OverviewThe Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations as directed by management.  Additional responsibilities include coaching employees and providing work assignments to operation support roles. The Shift Lead must be a self-starter and a role model for employees. Shift and Pay: 1st Shift, Sun-Thurs 8am-4:30pm, $24.23-28.59 per hourPosition Responsibilities  
    • Proficient in all Senior Forklift Operator and other Operational Support job responsibilities   
    • Primary responsibility is to provide daily assignment to Warehouse Associates, Forklift Operators and  operations support  
    • Coach and provide on-the-job training to forklift operators and other warehouse employees 
    • Conduct audits of policies/procedures in warehouse/trailers  
    • Assist with scheduling and planning tasks/assignments for all warehouse staff  
    • Contribute to process improvement  
    • Ability to operate and lead a shift(s) as needed  
    • Coordinate and collaborate with Warehouse Trainer to certify employee skill sets
    • Assist in conflict and resolution; fosters a positive employee relations climate
    Qualifications and Requirements  
    • Satisfies all Senior Forklift Operator job qualifications  
    • At least three years of related work experience  
    • Exemplifies operational excellence in all Forklift Operator responsibilities and functions  
    • Extensive knowledge of CJ Logistics warehouse practices, policies, and procedures 
    • Ability to teach and coach operational procedures to new hires and current employees  
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills required  
    • Ability to delegate and hand out work assignments 
       Skills Required for Certification   Job Specific
    • All Warehouse skills and positions knowledge  
    • Guided Warehouse Operations Training up to 40 hours  
    • Guided Leadership Training up to 16 hours  
    • Basic Employment Law Training  
    • Hands-on Training for Facilitators 
    • Work distribution and labor management training
    • Leadership Communications
    • Workplace Culture
    • Leadership Safety Training
    • Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
    • First Responder Training (if applicable)
    General
    • Current CJ Safety & Compliance Training
    Work Environment: This job operates in a warehouse environment Pay, Benefits and More:
    • Competitive compensation package
    • Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO and MORE!
    • Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
    • Open-door work environment
    • High Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
    • Opportunities for advancement!
    CJ Logistics About Statement:CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relat

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