Warehouse Lead

WinCup is a foodservice packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world.

We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values. We value:

• One Team
• Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
• Excellence in All We Do
• Respectful and Engaged Leadership
• Always Do the Right Thing

Here at WinCup, we are proud to offer our valued, full-time Team Members a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package with most benefit eligibility beginning just 31 days post hire, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer paid time off (PTO) and holidays, short & long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match available after only 60 days of employment!

So, if you are passionate about working on exceptional brands driven by innovation that will leave a lasting and positive impact on the environment, keep reading to see if you think you might make a great addition to our growing team!

Job Position: Warehouse Lead

Job Location: West Chicago, IL (On-Site)

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Shift Hours: 12pm-8:30pm Mon-Fri

Pay Range: $19-$24

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Lead receives shipments, checks deliveries, create spreadsheets, inventory responsibilities, and performs other tasks assigned by Plant Manager.

Warehouse Lead Responsibilities:

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and attendance requirements.
• Verify and key all records of incoming shipments (Bill of Ladings).
• Frequently communicates with Material Handlers.
• Assist in enforcing plant safety rules, housekeeping standards and employee work practices in accordance with company policies and OSHA/FDA regulations
• Communicate all problems and work related issues to Warehouse Manager and Plant Manager.
• Check outgoing product against shipping orders; record and report discrepancies.
• Compare the identifying information on counts and weights from tally sheets of outbound/inbound shipments against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Record and report shortages or damaged goods.
• Assist in maintaining the safety and housekeeping standards are met by all warehouse personnel
• Complete timely and accurately all paperwork associated with the position which includes packing lists, P.O., labels, bills of lading, etc.
• Resolve day-to-day issues by working effectively with others.
• Responsible for both shipping and receiving of IBOs
• Perform cycle counts within all areas of the warehouse as well as compile and report all findings to the management team.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the production planning manager.
• Adheres to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements; rectify and/or report any and all non-compliance to Management immediately.
• Assist, when needed, to perform duties of a warehouse person by driving a forklift over 50% of time and pass the driving test.
• Responsible for informing the leadership team immediately of any failure to meet established quality standards to ensure that corrective action is taken.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Skills:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required.
• Ability to speak, read and write English in order to carry out instructions and communicate with others as needed.
• Strong problem solving, follow-up, and decision making skills a must. Requires strong computer skills (i.e. Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Internet, etc.). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to work and excel in a fast-paced, team environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:

1. Work an 8+ or 12+ hour shift while sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, use hands to finger, grasp with hands and arms, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and lifting throughout the entire shift.
2. Requires the manual movement of cases of finished goods that weight up to 25 pounds.

The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we complete background checks and drug tests to ensure the safety of our team-members in the workplace.

Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!

Pay Range: $19 - $24 per hour