Lead Warehouse Operator

Lead Warehouse Operator

Join the team as our new Lead Warehouse Operator at Odyssey Consumer Warehousing (Grand) Grand Worldwide Logistics Corporation, a subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey). We provide world class public warehouse and distribution services. We provide a totally integrated logistics package of warehousing, handling and trucking services from centrally located facilities in IL, OH, CO, GA, MO, WA, CA, FL, AK, HI, TX, NJ, and PA to ensure your products are always in proximity and ready to supply markets served. Our services include complete logistics management, traditional warehousing and cross dock distribution. Our fully automated inventory control system utilizes bar coding, EDI, RFID, stock rotation and random access location inventory management.

Based in Melrose Park, IL, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We're actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!

About the Job : The Lead Warehouse Operator leads, coaches, mentors, and trains Warehouse Staff on execution of successful operations. Creates and maintains a smooth and productive flow to ensure operational safety and efficiency.

In This Role, You Will :

• Works with the warehouse staff to ensure forklift inspections are completed as required.
• Daily interactions with the General Manager for report out of orders done.
• Works with the General Manager to ensure all Warehouse Staff are up to date on training.
• Ensures all Warehouse Staff are trained on Unloading, Loading, Picking and Receiving Customer Product.
• Completes Scanner Training with Warehouse Staff.
• Ensures the Completion of consolidation and reporting of space availability.
• Communicates with the Warehouse and reports all Forklift Maintenance or repairs needed to General Manager.
• Assists Manager with special projects.
• Works with General Manager on staff schedules, ensuring all time off is approved or denied and all edits are completed in Dayforce for each pay period.
• Conducts weekly inspections of food grade customer aisles to ensure they are always audit ready.
• Assists with Inventory issues that arise when picking and consolidating.
• Receives instructions / schedules from Operations Manager.
• Assists when needed to pick up loads in tote boxes or on pallets, using care to position loads on forks to ensure safe transportation.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspects and reports any damage to Forklifts.
• Informs General Manager about the need for High Reach / Sit Down Forklift maintenance or repairs.
• Operates and manages technical equipment if applicable.
• Works with Warehouse Staff to ensure the Randolph Warehouse Load board is up to date with current information.
• Works with other departments within the facility to ensure smooth operations of scheduling pickups and deliveries.
• Identifies workplace hazards.
• Locate and scan material to locations as needed.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications : We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Location : This is an in-office role based in Melrose Park, IL. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including : your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets. The base pay range for this position is : $20-$25 per hour.

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package including : choice of medical plans with FSA, HRA and HSA options. Vision insurance; company-paid dental and life / disability Plans; 401K with company match; preferred vendor discounts; competitive paid time off. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.