Day Shift Warehouse Team Lead

Team LeadRyder is immediately hiring a permanent full time team lead in Wilmington, Illinois. Warehouse positions pay weekly.Hourly pay: $20.50 per hour (up to $22.50) based on experience. Sign-on bonus: $1000 (half paid at 30 days, other half paid at 90 days). 25 cent increases at 90 days and 180 days. 3% increase after 1 year. Schedule: Sunday-Tuesday 5am-4:30pm, Wednesday 5am-10:45am.We want the right warehouse associate to join us at Ryder and work in the safest supply chain environment with state of the art equipment.Products being handled: Food productsEquipment: Electric sit-down forklifts and stand up forkliftsMust have forklift experience 1 yearTeam lead experience required 1 yearPrevious SAP experience requiredVarious warehouse fulfillment specialist roles at Ryder support distribution across the US. Apply here with Ryder today.We have all benefits other warehouse distribution facilities offer without the waitWarehouse positions pay each weekOn the job paid trainingMedical, dental, vision, 401 k etc. start at 30 daysPaid time off401 k offers a company matchHigh valued stock at 15% employee discountEmployee discounts that save you money on tools, cars, hotels, electronics/appliances, cell phones, travel, and much moreSafety gear providedSafety is always the first priorityState of the art equipment and caring leadershipRequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredOne (1) year or more powered industrial truck experience preferredOne (1) year or more previous experience as team lead preferredOne (1) year or more Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) preferredOne (1) year or more previous warehouse experience preferredKnowledge and/or experience with an RF scanner advanced requiredValid forklift operator's license certifiedStrong verbal and written communication skillsEffective leadership skillsPossesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamPerforms work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational skillsProactively approaches responsibilitiesMaintains composure under pressureWorking using health and safety methodsBilingual (for Quebec locations only)Important note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.ResponsibilitiesLead and ensure continuous improvement efforts for optimal efficiency of the operations.Perform warehouse function, which may include loading, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, and cycle counting.Allocate resources and organize and distribute daily work duties to members to ensure optimal shift/team operational logistics.Inspire and guide team members towards improved key performance indicators (KPI's) using the appropriate leadership styles and methods.Assist in providing appropriate orientation for employees and give them the necessary information, technology and tools to perform their jobs.Assist with promoting health and safety working methods within the warehouse.Deal with day to day paperwork in a warehouse environment (i.e. picking sheets, returns, bills of lading, etc.).Complete and submit daily reports and propose action plans to enhance operations effectiveness and service levels.Performs other duties as assigned.Ryder is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.