**Job Title: Warehouse Lead** **Job Description** We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Warehouse Lead to join our team. In this role, you will assist with the daily operations of our shipping warehouse while ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. You will lead a team of warehouse associates, delegate tasks, and ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time. **Responsibilities** + Lead a team of warehouse associates, motivating them to achieve and maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy. + Identify staffing needs and delegate tasks based on pick-pack-ship workflow. + Oversee warehouse picking, packing, and shipping of sales orders by setting expectations and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures. + Collaborate with other departments, such as account coordinators and production staff, to ensure smooth operations. + Maintain and manage accurate WIP inventory and shipping records. + Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. + Train new warehouse associates and provide ongoing coaching and development to the team. + Address departmental inquiries or requests and resolve any order fulfillment issues. + Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained warehouse environment. + Assist with planning and leading departmental and continuous improvement projects. + Assist with troubleshooting and root cause identification for shipping errors and corrective/preventative action initiatives. + Contribute to creating, improving, and training on SOPs and assisting in 5S implementation and audits. + Perform duties assigned by management. + Backup Warehouse Associate 1, 2, & 3 roles as needed. + Complete projects on time using project management software. **Essential Skills** + High school diploma and 2-3 years’ experience in a warehouse shipping environment, preferably in a supervisory or lead role. + Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math. + Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Proficiency in warehouse management principles and best practices. + Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) a plus. + Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office; MS Teams experience preferred. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Ability to operate an electric pallet jack (required) and Stand-Up Reach Truck (preferred). **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with shipping and receiving. + Material handling and computer skills. + Ability to supervise and delegate tasks effectively. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability, a health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, an employee assistance program, and paid time off (PTO, vacation, or sick leave). **Work Environment** Our facility is temperature controlled, very organized, and extremely clean. Employees can wear headphones during their shift and dress casually. The workplace features a large cafeteria with free healthy snacks and drinks, a Foosball table, and a large TV for use during breaks. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in LIBERTYVILLE,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.