Warehouse Lead

Who are we?

Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International, LLC is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of steam generators and thermal fluid heaters. Custom engineered-to-order, their products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900's, Vapor Power has grown from a small supplier of heating products for the railroad industry to one of the most regarded suppliers of specialty equipment for steam generation and process heating.

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Operations Leader, the Warehouse Lead role will be responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining safety standards, and guiding one warehouse associate. This role plays a key part in inventory management, order fulfillment, and fostering a productive and safe work environment. Grow with us as our customers look to us for larger and more complex product solutions. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to provide our customers with best-in-class energy solutions!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of goods.
• Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Track stock levels and report discrepancies.
• Ensure proper labeling and storage of items.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Operate and oversee the safe use of equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Report operational issues and performance metrics to management.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, productivity, and incidents.
• Checks packaging of products per company policy to ensure quality completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the warehouse team.

• Use appropriate machinery and software applications to complete assigned jobs.

• Collaborate with other departments and customers for on time shipment.

• Maintains clean and orderly workspace with focus on workplace organization and housekeeping (6S).
• Ensure compliance with overseas shipping and receiving requirements like special crating, import/export regulations and customs documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in logistics or business is a plus.
• 2–5 years of warehouse experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Forklift certification (preferred). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to complete projects with accuracy and precision.
• Ability to safely use machinery and tools involved in warehouse work.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Utilize basic math skills in all units of measurement.
• Basic ability in reading and writing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and consistent.
• Works well as a productive member of a team.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Managing one's own time effectively.
• Regular attendance is critical and required for this position.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear, and be able to tolerate repetitive motion during the full course of a scheduled shift.
• Must be able to lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds.
• Able to physically multitask.

Work Environment:

This position regularly works in a typical warehouse environment, including being near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. Most of their time, the Electrical Panel Builder will spend time in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds Steel toe shoes, earplugs, and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.

Benefits:

• Bonus eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. OPT or H1B Visa Sponsorship is not currently available for this opportunity.

Vapor Power International and Precision Boilers are subsidiaries of Thermon.

Thermon is a global organization that serves the energy, power generation, chemical, food and beverage, commercial, rail and transit and other industries to provide innovative solutions for heating applications by deeply understanding our customers' needs. We specialize in complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions. We care for the environment, and we are a leader in safety performance.

• 1,440+ employees in more than 15 countries
• Sales to 85+ countries worldwide
• Over 100 independent sales agents and distributors
• Manufacturing facilities in US, Europe, Canada, India, and now in Tennessee and Illinois

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