Warehouse Lead (PPG#337510)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Aurora, IL Area
Pay: $22.00–$24.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Lead to join a small manufacturing and distribution company in the Aurora area. This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of multiple aspects of daily warehouse operations.

The Warehouse Lead will be responsible for picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inventory organization, material handling, and preparing both domestic and international shipments. A particularly important part of this role is the proper handling and shipment of dangerous goods/hazardous materials .

The ideal candidate will have previous experience preparing dangerous goods or hazmat shipments and a strong understanding of proper classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and carrier requirements. DOT and/or IATA dangerous goods training is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receive incoming inventory and properly put away and organize materials.
• Load and unload trucks and other incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and an organized warehouse.
• Prepare and process domestic and international shipments .
• Properly prepare and package dangerous goods/hazardous materials for shipment.
• Ensure dangerous goods are properly classified, packaged, labeled, marked, and documented according to applicable regulations and carrier requirements.
• Review shipping documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Follow applicable DOT, IATA, carrier, and company requirements for hazardous material shipments.
• Coordinate with carriers and internal teams as needed to resolve shipping issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Work independently and prioritize multiple warehouse responsibilities throughout the day.
• Follow all company safety procedures and material-handling requirements.
• Perform other warehouse and distribution duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, or distribution experience required.
• Forklift experience required , with current or recent certification/training strongly preferred.
• Previous experience preparing dangerous goods/hazmat shipments strongly preferred .
• Working knowledge of DOT and/or IATA dangerous goods shipping requirements preferred.
• Understanding of hazardous material classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and carrier requirements.
• Experience preparing international shipments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling regulated materials and shipping documentation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to safely lift and handle products/packages weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a small-company environment where responsibilities may vary from day to day.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to take ownership of warehouse operations.

Dangerous Goods / Hazmat Experience

This is a key component of the position.

The company regularly ships products classified as dangerous goods/hazardous materials. Candidates should ideally have hands-on experience preparing these shipments and understand the importance of:

• Proper dangerous goods classification
• Packaging requirements
• Hazard labels and markings
• Shipping documentation
• Carrier requirements
• Domestic and international shipping regulations
• DOT and/or IATA requirements

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, PTO, and more.

Please note:  Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test, E-Verify verification, and background check.

If you have warehouse experience and are knowledgeable about dangerous goods shipping, we encourage you to apply!

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\nCompany Description

You can be good at a lot of things. We prefer to be great at one thing. For us, that is staffing and recruiting.

As a prospective Barton Staffing Solutions employee, we provide employment opportunities at Greater Chicago-land’s leading companies, good pay, and the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills while keeping your career moving forward.

Excellence is our minimum standard. If this sounds like the way you work and you are ready to learn more about how we can help your career, contact us today.

Company Description

You can be good at a lot of things. We prefer to be great at one thing. For us, that is staffing and recruiting.\r\n\r\nAs a prospective Barton Staffing Solutions employee, we provide employment opportunities at Greater Chicago-land’s leading companies, good pay, and the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills while keeping your career moving forward.\r\n\r\nExcellence is our minimum standard. If this sounds like the way you work and you are ready to learn more about how we can help your career, contact us today.