Team Lead II, Warehouse (CLS) (1st Shift Weekend) - Minooka IL
APL Logistics Americas

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview:

The Warehouse Team Lead II, 1st Shift Weekend, will lead the assignment of work to warehouse personnel, provide real time and documented training and feedback to associates, champion safety awareness and ensure jobs are completed correctly and efficiently per process and productivity guidelines.

Where required, the WTL III will coordinate unloading/loading of inbound/outbound shipments in accordance with procedures, and ensures inventory controls are maintained. Provides warehouse services assigned through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Unloading inbounds, loading outbounds and staging in accordance with procedures or coordinate the same
• Insuring Inventory Control and Storage accuracy thru cycle counts and physical audits
• Providing support to team involving product damage, quality and safety issues
• Planning and organizing work schedules and ensure jobs are assigned correctly and efficiently
• Providing support to the Shipping and Receiving Clerk and employees on the team
• Covering shift mgmt responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor or team lead
• Performing job functions of an MH II or III as directed by senior WTL or management team member
• Performing housekeeping activities, assembling crates to contain products and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by a team lead or supervisor
• Providing hands-on training through demonstration to associates in all assigned tasks

Key Results:

• Assist in the application of the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination
• Drive the application of the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility
• The position requires the incumbent's performance to routinely meet standards as set by the company for safety, quality, productivity and customer service

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year warehouse or related work experience required
• Minimum 2 Years forklift/material handling skills required and Equipment Certification required
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
• Ability to write legibly and have basic math, computer and data entry skills
• Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
• Ability to lead others to complete work requirements
• Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
• Action Oriented and Results Driven
• Solid command of English, both written and verbal; Spanish speaking a plus

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people
• Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment
• Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace
• Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus

The hourly wage for this position is $23.75.

Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:

• PTO
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program

ABOUT US

MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE

APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.

AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.

EEO Statement for US-

The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.

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