What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiving / Small Packaging Lead position at Plasticade?
RECEIVING / SMALL PACKAGING LEAD
Des Plaines, IL
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Des Plaines, IL
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate daily receiving and small‑packaging activities, assigning tasks based on workload and team capabilities
- Train new and existing team members on receiving processes, small‑packaging procedures, equipment operation, documentation, and safety protocols
- Perform receiving functions including unloading trucks/containers, verifying counts and documentation, inspecting materials, and routing inventory to proper locations
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment to move, store, and stage materials and packaged product
- Complete accurate receiving and inventory transactions in the ERP system (Epicor), including labeling and documenting quality, quantities, and dimensions
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas while promoting strong safety practices and responding to safety‑related issues
- Serve as a backup to the Warehouse Supervisor by providing performance feedback, monitoring adherence to policies, and escalating issues as needed
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 3 years of warehouse or material‑handling experience, including prior forklift operation
- Ability to obtain and maintain internal forklift certification
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work safely, quickly, and accurately
- Ability to read and complete documentation in English; basic math skills required
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with basic problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
- Prior leadership experience and advanced forklift operating experience
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
- Schedule – Tuesday-Saturday, First Shift – 6AM-2:30PM
- Works production and warehouse operations non-climate-controlled environment with moderate noise levels and prolonged periods standing, walking, and sitting while driving industrial vehicles
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb stairs
- Must wear required PPE in the designated operations areas
- Compensation: $21.50 p/h
Salary : $22