- Field
- Supply chain and procurement
- Location
- Joliet, IL
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $70k to $80k
What you would own
- Operational Leadership Supervise all warehouse processes related to shipping, receiving, product movement, and inventory accuracy.
- Ensure product integrity, order accuracy, and compliance with established KPIs and throughput targets.
- Plan, schedule, and manage labor resources to meet operational demands, including training, certifications, and productivity monitoring.
- Team Management Motivate and coach employees to maintain productivity, professionalism, and operational excellence.
- Provide ongoing performance coaching, identify development opportunities, and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Reporting & Systems Generate, review, and maintain operational reports to track objectives, KPIs, workflow efficiency, and labor activity.
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and warehouse management systems (WMS) to support operations.
- Security, Safety & Compliance Protect physical facility assets by monitoring warehouse systems, visitor access, alarm status, and facility cleanliness.
- Maintain food product integrity, including temperature verification, refrigeration monitoring, damage inspection, and pest control adherence (if applicable).
- Enforce safety protocols including PPE standards, training and certification requirements, OSHA expectations, and compliance with wage/hour laws and applicable regulations.
- Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal guidelines related to warehouse operations and product handling.
- Additional Duties Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment; this may include cleanup tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as required to support operational goals.
What they are looking for
- Required Export experience required English proficiency; bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
- 1, 3 years of experience in warehouse, food distribution, or related operations (or equivalent education/experience mix).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and obtain certification within standard onboarding timelines.
- Ability to meet requirements to train and certify others on powered industrial equipment.
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS); proficiency expected within 90 days.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.