We are currently hiring an Outbound Warehouse Lead, 2nd shift at our Romeoville, IL distribution center. The pay rate is $22.75 /hour plus $2.00 shift diff. The hours for 2nd shift are 2:30pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday with opportunities for overtime.

Get recognized, get rewarded, and grow with us – because you deserve to be promoted! Join the GRI Engineering and Development team, the powerhouse delivering quality products for major customers across North America. Whether you are straight out of school, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, we have a career path for you.

The "Next Level" Career Advancement program provides personalized training for skill development and hands-on experience in Logistics/Distribution that lead to higher-paying promotions. Team members in good standing can ‘level up’ every 6 months, a process that can continue over the years as you grow your career with us!

GRI Engineering and Development, LCC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment

• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays

• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match

• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D and more 

Lead a department of 10-15 in daily communication meetings and issuing each team member their daily work load. Train, motivate and lead the department to meet all daily production and safety goals, while taking direction from shift supervisor. Take on accountability for all department operations, actions and results. Shipping 2024

Shift

• 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm plus overtime as scheduled

• $22.75/hr.+ $2.00 shift Premium 

• Employee Referral Program 

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce Safety and Company policies

• Train and assist, order pickers, checkers and loaders as required

• Assist in development of department performance and productivity standards

• Hands on as needed based on workload and manpower

• Maintain and update start, hourly and end of shift reports 

• Attend all department and company meetings as required

• Assist shipping supervisor in directing workflow

• Provide input for employee evaluations

• Complete and/or coordinate department projects as assigned

• Maintain good housekeeping

• Other duties as assigned

• Experience leading others 

• Strong written and verbal skill

• Ability to communicate in English

• Ability to be able to make judgement call and good decisions 

• Ability to use RF Scanners/Systems proficiently 

• Experience using computers and associated software programs including Microsoft Office

• Experience operating a forklift (Order Picker, Sit-down or Walkie-Rider)

• Ability to understand the basic throughput of a Logistics Operation

• Shipping and/or Receiving experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience in Warehousing

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are offered a position, the offer is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check and drug screen; and you will be required to provide proof of your identity as well as your legal right to work in the United States by providing the appropriate document(s), through E-Verify.