Warehouse Foreman

Celebrating 150 years of industry service, the Halsted Corporation is one of the nation’s oldest bag and packaging companies. For more than 150 years, Halsted has specialized in manufacturing bags for all trades – from potato sacks used by local farmers to burlap sandbags found in military bunkers during Vietnam. To date, Halsted has trusted manufacturing partners in numerous countries across the globe.

The Halsted Corporation is looking for a hands-on Warehouse Foreman to help lead our daily dock and warehouse operations. In this role, you’ll be the go-to leader on the warehouse floor, guiding the team, coordinating orders, and ensuring that shipping and receiving run smoothly, accurately, and safely. If this sounds like the right fit, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a visible presence on the warehouse floor and ensure safe, efficient dock operations throughout each shift.
• Oversee all shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Assign work, coordinate workflows, and provide real-time problem-solving to keep productivity on track.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Support inventory control efforts, including cycle counts and organization of storage areas.
• Train and coach warehouse staff on safety, loading, receiving, and equipment procedures.
• Communicate status updates and operational needs to the Warehouse Operations Manager.
• Enter shipping/receiving data and assist with basic reporting in our ERP system (Syspro).
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Customer Service) to ensure orders are executed on schedule.
• Assist with process improvements and SOP development to enhance warehouse performance.

Your Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse experience, including leading or supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving operations (LTL/FTL).
• Proven ability to coordinate work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working on your feet for most of the day and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with ERP or warehouse systems (Syspro experience is a plus).
• OSHA Forklift Certification required

Work Environment

This is a primarily warehouse-based role that involves:

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting/carrying (up to 50 lbs), and operating warehouse equipment.
• Working near mechanical parts, in varying temperatures, and with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Occasional work in an office setting for data entry and coordination tasks.

Benefits

The Halsted Corporation offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision, a 401K with company match (after 6 months of service), generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, continuing education support, a company-paid parental leave, and an Employee Wellness Program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• warehouse supervision: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• OSHA Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000