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Second Shift Lead

WSI
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

We are hiring a 2nd Shift (3:00pm to 11:30pmMonday-Friday) Lead to supervise, coordinate, and execute receiving activities to ensure a safe and efficient operation. This full-time hourly position starts at $23/Hour plus $2 shift differential and will report to the Facility Manager to support our customers with high quality, accurate, and timely service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervision of warehouse employees.
  • Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.
  • Operate a lift truck to pick orders, load and unload products onto trailers, containers, flat beds and railcars.
  • Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
  • Cover full operation in Facility Manager's absence.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to provide direction to team members in the facility.
  • Must be safety-conscious, able to work under pressure, and meet changing deadlines.
  • Good understanding of office procedures and ensure completion of all required training.
  • Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
  • Ability to operate technology equipment, including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
  • Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.
  • Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to build a professional business relationship with customers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 2 years of previous supervisory experience in a warehouse environment.
  • Minimum 2 years of previous lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
  • Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to sit for extended periods through hot and cold temperatures.
  • Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; and stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat, as needed.
  • Must be willing and able to safely lift to 60 pounds, and slide, push or pull cases weighing up to 150 pounds.
  • Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company,

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS:

  • Competitive wages, including shift premiums; and opportunities for advancement
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available
  • Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance plans
  • Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
  • Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match and Profit Sharing
  • Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

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