Warehouse Lead

Flexibility Option: In Person

Job Req Id: 31222

Description:

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Chicago, IL

Application Deadline: 1/19/2026

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Lead leads the day-to-day operations of the warehouse in providing warehouse and delivery services. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles. Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate and leads and coordinates activities associated with the inventory process.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

- Leads and coordinates the flow of work and coordinate team members accordingly.

- Responsible for the training or cross-training of associates in safe and efficient operations.

- Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat and safe within Border States and government standards.

- Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States, our vendors, and/or any government standards.

- Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries runs as efficiently and accurately as possible.

- Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate .

- Leads and coordinates activities associated with our inventory process.

- Communicates with internal customers on orders, inventory, and deliveries, etc.

Non-essential Functions

- May assist with maintaining all our current driver’s records to satisfy our requirements and the requirements of all state and federal regulations.

- May perform the duties of the delivery drivers, as needed.

- Assists to make sure all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.

- Assists with daily safety meetings, updates and concerns.

- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

- Two-year business/trade degree or the equivalent in work experience.

- Prior supervisory experience with a minimum of three years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred.

- Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.

- Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.

- Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred.

- Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software.

Skills and Abilities

- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and reading skills.

- Ability to effectively plan and organize.

- Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and lead by example.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):

Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

- Lift from Floor to Waist:

- < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally

- 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally

- 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally

- 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally

- 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally

- 101 + lbs. - Occasionally

- Above Waist Lift:

- < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally

- 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally

- 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally

- 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally

- 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally

- 101+ lbs. - Not at all

- Unilateral Carry:

- < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally

- 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally

- 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all

- 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all

- 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all

- 101+ lbs. - Not at all

- Bilateral Carry:

- < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally

- 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally

- 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally

- 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally

- 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all

- 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

- Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently

- Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally

- Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally

- Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally

- Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all

- Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally

- Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently

- Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally

- Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all

- Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently

- Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally

- Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally

- Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally

- Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously

- Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently

- Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally

- Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently

- Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally

- Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently

- Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously

- Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently

- Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.