Warehouse Lead

Spee-Dee Delivery Service
Rockford, IL

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that was started in 1978 by Donald and Sylvia Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years we have expanded throughout the Midwest.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for assisting the Warehouse/CDL Manager in directing and coordinating the entire warehouse operations.

Hours and Wages

  • Monday-Friday, 2:00PM start
  • $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience, plus shift differential

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in training new warehouse staff
  • Ability to assist in parking/fueling of vehicles and cover routes when needed
  • Ensure trailer cuts are made for timely delivery to branches
  • Communicate with warehouse staff and other management to resolve discrepancies
  • Manage security of the yard and building
  • Coach and document conflicts and escalate to warehouse management
  • Assist in stacking and sorting to ensure the flow of freight
  • Ability to cover various shifts
  • Perform other required duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to motivate and lead a large team
  • Ability to operate a manual transmission, or have the willingness to learn
  • Ability to read labels at a fast pace and work independently

Education and Experience

  • At least 21 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Hold a valid Driver's License with a good driving record which meets company standards
  • 1+ year of experience in leadership and transportation industry preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to pass a DOT physical exam
  • Ability to bend, lift, twist, carry, and slide freight weighing up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to work with all types to freight which include, but are not limited to hazardous material, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals

Benefits

  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Posted 2025-09-24

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