Warehouse Specialist

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our .

Job Description

Ready to level up your manufacturing leadership career?

If you thrive in fast‑paced manufacturing environments, enjoy leading teams, and are eager to grow your leadership impact, this opportunity in Scarborough ME

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead by example within the assigned functional area, offering guidance and support to peers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth production operations.
• Actively support production activities, stepping in during shifts or breaks to maintain workflow and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with plant administration to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, promoting consistency and operational compliance.
• Assist Plant leadership in enforcing policies and procedures to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure operational efficiency.
• Act as the subject matter expert for specialized areas, such as forklift operations, pallet sorting, or repair lines, providing expertise and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Fulfill assigned production duties, ensuring quality and efficiency in line with plant performance goals.

The Shift Lead will be responsible for 2nd shift and assisting the Plant Leadership in managing total plant operations for an assigned shift and delivering superior customer satisfaction by driving results and exceeding expectations in the key areas of safety, service, quality and cost. Displays functional knowledge of forklift, pallet repair and sort operations, and quality control. Assists with directing the work of the forklift, sort, repair and shipping and receiving functional teams across the production floor. Inventory management knowledge and employee engagement.

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our .

Job Description

As a Shift Lead, you’ll be at the center of plant operations, partnering closely with Plant Leadership to drive results and keep the operation performing at its best. You’ll lead teams through an assigned shift, make real‑time decisions, and play a vital role in delivering exceptional performance day after day.

If you’re ready for a hands‑on leadership role where your decisions matter and your career can grow, this could be your next great move.

What You Will Do:

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Assists with supervising the work of all production employees – monitors production and shipping schedules based on availability of raw and finished goods
• Provide hands-on peer leadership to production staff to support training and development, evaluate, motivate, delegate, and monitor their activities
• Support plant administration to ensure compliance to established policies and procedures
• Enforces policies and procedures to drive inventory accuracy
• Fills in for Operations Supervisor(s) as needed

What You Will Bring:

Experience

• Prior experience in supervisor or operations lead in a manufacturing environment preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Safety First Mindset
• Communication Skills
• Delegation
• Shift Planning
• Inventory Control

What To Expect:

Additional Site Details

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry 78 lbs occasionally, less than 33% of their work shift
• Push and/or pull items with a maximum force of 34 lbs./feet

What We Offer:

Employee Package

• Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
• Benefits Day 1!
• Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!
• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more!

Schedule

• Second Shift Monday-Friday 4PM-12AM

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Written Communication

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Written Communication

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Written Communication

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Written Communication

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Empathy, Experimentation, Mathematic Literacy, Scheduling, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Written Communication

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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