Warehouse Lead

Introduction Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey. Overview Responsible for assisting in coordinating and monitoring activities engaged in the warehouse activities. Lead the warehouse staff and ensure safety protocols are followed. Ensure daily needs are met for internal and external customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Manage assigned warehouse area pertaining to quality, workmanship, productivity, recovery, sanitation and employee practices Meeting daily shipments requirements to guarantee AIT’s service levels are achieve. Ensure that customer’s goods arrive to final destination and are receive in a timely manner Monitor and expedites workflow of the dock assigned area and makes adjustments when necessary. Answers questions from warehouse employees pertaining processes and elevate to management as necessary Handle any training or process communications to warehouse personnel and ensures team compliance Handle and leads all inventory control including data entry, cycle counts and client reporting updates Operate a manually controlled gasoline or electric powered Forklift to pick-up, deliver or move materials around the warehouse location Follow safety policies and ensure the warehouse personnel adhere to the safety procedures in place in order to maintain personnel order & cleanliness Assure compliance with all safety and warehouse processes Communicate with management and other leads any problems or concerns with attendance, performance, and warehouse operations. Train warehouse personnel in warehouse processes, safety and assists personnel to improve procedures / performance Qualifications Education Qualifications High School Degree or equivalent Required Experience Qualifications 5+ years Previous team lead or supervisor experience. Required 5+ years Warehouse operations experience. Required 3+ years Experience with MS Outlook and Excel Required 5+ years Experience with 3PL systems Preferred Skills and Abilities Inventory and/or cycle count (Medium proficiency) communication skills. (Medium proficiency) Computer Skills (Medium proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Forklift Certification Required Other Skills We Hope to See: A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value! A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role. Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently. Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture! What AIT Can Offer You In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually. About AIT Worldwide AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build an global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr