Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring
Odyssey Consumer Warehousing provides world-class public warehouse and distribution services. We offer a fully integrated logistics package—including warehousing, handling, and trucking services—through centrally located facilities nationwide. Our advanced systems use barcoding, EDI, RFID, stock rotation, and random access inventory management to ensure efficiency and reliability for our customers.
Based in vibrant Melrose Park, IL, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high-profile role because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
Location:
This is an in-office role based in Melrose Park, IL, USA.
Schedule:
- Full-time, averaging 40 hours per week
- Overtime may be required as scheduled
- Minimum of 30 hours per week required to maintain full-time benefits eligibility
Salary Range: 63k-66k annually.
About the Job:
As a Warehouse Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining floor activity during your shift. You’ll support daily warehouse operations by supervising forklift drivers, monitoring product flow, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring inventory integrity. This role is essential in keeping the warehouse organized, efficient, and compliant.
In This Role, You Will:
- Monitor product flow and oversee daily warehouse operations
- Communicate job expectations and supervise forklift drivers
- Coach, train, and evaluate employees, enforcing policies and procedures
- Resolve issues and ensure the quality of product handling and services
- Load and unload vehicles using forklift and/or paper clamp when needed
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment and oversee the Daily Building Checklist
- Execute and monitor order picking, staging, and trailer loading processes
- Verify and scan all staged orders into/out of the Abecas system
- Receive inbound loads with forklift drivers and ensure accurate documentation
- Use provided iPads to track inbound/outbound truck times and respond to emails
- Track warehouse orders via White Board/Google Docs with the Warehouse Supervisor
- Ensure daily cycle counts are completed and address inventory discrepancies
- Secure property by enforcing access policies and procedures
- Provide oversight of warehouse staff in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor
- Perform 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!
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Forklift certification
- Experience with barcode scanning technology
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
- Must be able to stand, walk, reach, and use hands frequently; occasional climbing, kneeling, or crawling required
- Willingness to work in a loud environment with exposure to dust, moving equipment, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions
- This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to a 5-panel drug test, including marijuana
Desired:
- Prior warehouse lead or supervisory experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coach and train employees effectively
Work Environment:
This role involves both indoor and outdoor work, with exposure to:
- Moving mechanical parts
- Fumes, airborne particles, and dust
- Outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
- Loud noise, vibration, and occasional electrical hazards
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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