Warehouse Manager at Johnstone Supply - The Heartland Group – Bensenville, Illinois

Warehouse Manager – Bensenville, IL

Johnstone Supply – The Heartland Group is currently hiring a Warehouse Manager for our Bensenville, IL store. This energetic, organized, knowledgeable individual will assist our Warehouse Manager with supervision and leadership of an assigned team through the daily activities in the warehouse to ensure effective operations and efficient completion of projects.

At Johnstone Supply - The Heartland Group, we value dependable, humble, and passionately serving employees while having fun! We are continually growing and believe in providing opportunities for advancement for results-oriented individuals willing to successfully do the work.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists with hiring and training of team members
• Oversees the daily workflow; oversee scheduling and assignments
• Assists in performance evaluations. Ensuring on time and effective evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures the necessary equipment is available and in working order to complete assignments.
• Leads team in conducting daily safety checks on equipment, including forklift trucks, conveyor equipment, and specific portions of tractor-trailer and over-the-road trucks.
• Inspects quality and quantity of supplies and equipment delivered to the team.
• Verifies outgoing deliveries meet company quality standards, and that order slips match and have the appropriate signatures.
• Keeps team members informed about rules, regulations, policies, and objectives.
• Maintains detailed and accurate work records.
• Collaborates with the team to identify ways to improve department effectiveness; implements viable ideas.
• Resolves conflicts that arise among team members and/or other employees.
• Orders new equipment as requested by management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate team to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to solve conflicts among coworkers.
• Ability to remain organized.
• Basic understanding of records, inventories, and other routine documentation used in the warehouse.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse procedures and regulations.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge and skill in the use of inventory management systems and office software (e.g. Email programs, Internet browsers)
• Basic math skills sufficient to manage inventory, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to use computer systems and manual procedures for organizing and identifying products and communicating with coworkers.
• Adequate physical strength and stamina to repeatedly lift, carry, move, and set down up to 75 pounds.
• Skill in operation of heavy equipment, including delivery vehicles, forklift, pallet jack, and order picker.
• Strict attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate degree preferred.
• At least five years of related work experience.
• Direct experience in HVACR is preferred but not necessary.

Expected Work Behaviors:

• Keeps the company’s best interest in mind at all times.
• Maintains a professional personal appearance.

Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, carry, and load up to 75 pounds repeatedly throughout the day; climb and balance on ladders and equipment; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; and reach, push, pull and manipulate. The employee is also frequently required to lift in excess of 100 pounds with mechanical assistance or the assistance of coworkers.
• Work Environment: Most work is performed in a warehouse environment without air conditioning, which may include hot and cold temperatures, dust, dirt, and noise.

This full-time regular position is eligible for benefits including:

Health and wellness benefits

• Medical Plan: We offer medical and prescription drug coverage with a broad network of providers. Plans include coverage for preventive care, doctor visits, hospital stays, and mental health support. Employees that elect to participate in the medical plan are eligible to enroll in a Health Savings Account.
• Dental Plan: Our dental coverage includes preventive care such as cleanings and exams.
• Vision Plan: This coverage provides coverage for routine eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.

Income protection

• Short-Term Disability (STD): Provides a portion of your income for a limited time if you become temporarily disabled due to a non-work-related injury or illness.
• Long-Term Disability (LTD): Offers partial income replacement for an extended period if you are unable to work due to a more severe and long-lasting disability.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: Provides a financial payout to your beneficiaries in the event of your death or a covered accidental injury. The company provides $75,000 of coverage at no cost to you, with the option to purchase additional coverage.

Financial and retirement benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: You can save for retirement through pre-tax contributions. The company provides a 4% match to help you grow your retirement savings.
• Paid Holidays: We offer paid time off for major holidays throughout the year including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and two annual Floating Holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees accrue paid time off, which can be used for vacation, personal time, and sick leave. The accrual rate is based on years of service and employment status. Our PTO policy complies with any leave required by federal, state or local law.

Travel Expense Reimbursement

• Employees are eligible for reimbursement for eligible expenses during authorized travel.

Cell Phone Reimbursement

• $150.00 monthly cell phone reimbursement

Pay Range:

$60,000-$70,000/year.

*This pay range is applicable to all applicants. Placement within the range is at the discretion of the employer and is based on candidate's qualifications, knowledge, and skills.

Please apply by 4/12/2026

Posted on Paylocity 3/31/2P026