Bilingual Warehouse Lead

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Location:

Chicago, IL | Compensation: $45,000–$55,000 annually |

Employment Type:

Full-Time | FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt |

Schedule:

Monday–Friday. Overtime and occasional Saturdays may be required based on business needs.

Our client, a growing industrial distribution company, is seeking a hands‑on Warehouse Operations Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations while leading by example in a fast‑paced environment. This position is responsible for supervising warehouse personnel, coordinating receiving and shipping activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, promoting workplace safety, and ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently.

• Lead, coach, and support warehouse associates while fostering a positive, accountable work environment.
• Assign daily work priorities and monitor productivity to ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Train new employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, safety practices, and company expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Promote teamwork while assisting in resolving operational challenges.
• Lead by example through professionalism, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Oversee receiving, stocking, picking, staging, loading, and shipping activities.
• Ensure customer orders are accurately picked, verified, and prepared for pickup or delivery.
• Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency and minimize delays.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and warehouse organization.
• Assist with loading and unloading incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Support customers by ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Resolve shipping or order discrepancies in a professional manner.
• Maintain organized storage areas and clean work spaces to promote safety and efficiency.

• Promote and enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Conduct routine warehouse safety inspections.
• Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report workplace hazards, equipment issues, and incidents promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment at all times.

• Minimum of two years of warehouse experience within manufacturing, industrial distribution, metals, construction materials, or related industries.
• Previous warehouse leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Experience maintaining inventory accuracy and warehouse organization.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.