Warehouse Lead

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Chicago, IL

Final date to receive applications: 12/10/2025 or until filled

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed Final date to receive applications. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

The Warehouse Lead leads the day‑to‑day operations of the warehouse in providing warehouse and delivery services. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles. Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate and leads and coordinates activities associated with the inventory process.

Essential Functions

• Leads and coordinates the flow of work and coordinate team members accordingly.
• Responsible for the training or cross‑training of associates in safe and efficient operations.
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat and safe within Border Statesand government standards.
• Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States, our vendors, and/or any government standards.
• Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries runs as efficiently and accurately as possible.
• Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate .
• Leads and coordinates activities associated with our inventory process.
• Communicates with internal customers on orders, inventory, and deliveries, etc.

Non‑essential Functions

• May assist with maintaining all our current driver's records to satisfy our requirements and the requirements of all state and federal regulations.
• May perform the duties of the delivery drivers, as needed.
• Assists to make sure all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.
• Assists with daily safety meetings, updates and concerns.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

• Two-year business/trade degree or the equivalent in work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience with a minimum of three years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles.
• Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and reading skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and lead by example.

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 101 + lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < than 10 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs.
    
    - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs.
    
    - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs.
    
    - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs.
    
    - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs.
    
    - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs.
    
    - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs.
    
    - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs.
    
    - Not at all

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated)
  - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time)
  - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks)
  - Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward)
  - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving…