Distribution Lead

MRA-The Management Association
$21.00 - $24.00 / hr
parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Crystal Lake
Mar 25, 2025
Distribution Lead Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: This position will require working in both of our Elgin & McHenry, IL locations. Pay Rate: Starting at $21 per hour Who you are: A natural leader who loves mentoring and training your team to succeed. You bring at least 3 years of experience in Inventory, Warehouse, and Distribution management. You're highly skilled in operating a Picker Truck, Turret Truck, and Forklift. You're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and lead by example, working alongside your team. Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong organizational and communication skills. You're searching for a place that truly values its people and offers a supportive, team-driven work environment. If this sounds like you, please continue reading for additional information about us and the position. Please go to https://www.medela.com/company/medelacares to learn about us This position is located in Elgin & McHenry, IL and requires an onsite presence 5 days per week. What We Offer our Distribution Lead 401(k) with match Money Purchase Plan 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Generous PTO package, including 14 paid holidays A positive and welcoming work environment Education and Critical Skills/Experience - Distribution Lead High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Minimum three years' distribution, warehouse, or related experience required Picker Truck & Turret Truck experience required Certified power equipment operator: experience with forklift, stand up reach lift, order picker and turret truck required Experience working in an environment with global objectives Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English Main Responsibilities - Distribution Lead Responsible for the replenishment of all warehouse areas, following verbal and written instructions. Directly oversee material handlers following verbal and written department procedures, work aids, work orders, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and/or procedure manuals ("Instructions") Responsible for training and enforcing department Instructions Responsible for assuring that proper documentation and inventories are maintained following Instructions Assures that all inventory transfers are completed accurately and in real-time per Instructions Maintains all production metrics and records per Instructions Responsible for developing cross-training and staffing plans for the lines Complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations Follows all Company rules and regulations, including health and safety rules This is a safety-sensitive position requiring Employee to satisfy Medela's drug screening requirements, including but not limited to screening for marijuana use, regardless if use of marijuana is legal under applicable state law. For more information, please refer to the Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy. Regular, reliable performance of all job duties Performs all other duties as assigned or as may be required from time to time Physical Demands - Distribution Lead Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds Repetitive physical motions, use of hands to assemble and place parts into packaging, and operate machinery for substantial periods of time Environmental Conditions - Distribution Lead Indoors, warehouse environment with significant exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature changes This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the functions of this position. We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies. At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and well-being through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions. Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level, and witness the direct impact your work has on our company's success. If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application. For this position we only consider direct applications - thank you for your understanding. 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