Warehouse Lead Floater (1st) in Illinois City, Illinois at Pures Food Specialties LLC

About the Job

A Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, including managing staff, inventory, and ensuring safety compliance. They supervise warehouse staff, manage inventory, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with other departments.

Essential Functions of the Job

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position.

Role and Responsibilites

• Lead a team of forklift operators in the warehouse
• Assign daily duties to operators
• Unload and load material
• Check-in both inbound & outbound drivers
• Verify quantities for both inbound and outbound loads
• Create Labels, Pack lists, and BOLs for shipments
• Create pallets tags for material receipts
• Identify damages - Report shortages - Report quality deficiencies
• Transport raw & finished materials to production workstations and warehouse
• Inspect machinery and report any issues
• Determine the need for repairs
• Keep updated records of inventory
• Produce activity logs – Verify operators submitting proper forms
• Pick and select orders for warehouse transfers
• Comply with company policies and guidelines
• Assist in keeping a safe environment Requirements
• Attention to detail
• Good knowledge of industrial equipment
• Very good physical condition - Excellent coordination
• Valid certification to operate forklifts
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a safe manner and follow safety guidelines
• Understand and follow Food Safety Policies

Work Environment & Physical demands

• This position works in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequently carry or lift 50 pounds or more.

Travel Required

• This position requires traveling to multiple Bakehouses manufacturing facilities in the Chicago suburbs area, no overnight stay required.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave

EEO Statement

Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.