Job Description

We are currently hiring a Warehouse Outbound Shipping Lead for 2nd shift at our Romeoville, IL distribution center. The pay rate is $22.75.00/hour plus $2.00 shift differential.

Monday through Friday, 2nd Shift 3 pm to 11:30 pm with opportunities for overtime.

Get recognized, get rewarded, and grow with us – because you deserve to be promoted! Join the GRI Engineering and Development team, the powerhouse delivering quality products for major customers across North America. Whether you’re straight out of school, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, we have a career path for you.

Previous warehouse experience is helpful but not required. Our "Next Level" Career Advancement program provides personalized training for skill development and hands-on experience in Logistics/Distribution that leads to higher-paying promotions. Team members in good standing can ‘level up’ every six months, a process that can continue over the years as you grow your career with us!

GRI Engineering and Development, LCC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. 2025

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Description

Lead a department of 10-15 in daily communication meetings and issue each team member their daily workload. Train, motivate, and lead the department to meet all daily production and safety goals while taking direction from the shift supervisor. Take on accountability for all department operations, actions, and results. 

• Monitor and enforce Safety and Company policies
• Train and assist, order pickers, checkers, and loaders as required
• Assist in the development of department performance and productivity standards
• Hands-on as needed based on workload and manpower
• Maintain and update start, hourly, and end of shift reports 
• Attend all department and company meetings as required
• Assist shipping supervisor in directing workflow
• Provide input for employee evaluations
• Complete and/or coordinate department projects as assigned
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• Judgement and decision making
• Adept knowledge of RF Scanners/Systems
• Ability to use computers and associated software programs, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to be certified to operate a Forklift (Order Picker, Sit-down or Walkie-Rider)
• Ability to understand the essential throughput of a Logistics Operation
• Proven leadership of 10 or more people in a warehouse setting
• Shipping and/or Receiving experience
• High school diploma or equivalent experience in warehousing

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

If you are offered a position, the offer is contingent upon the verification of references, as well as the successful passing of a background check and drug screen . You will be provided information about a medical clinic where an appointment can be made. Also, in accordance with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, you must provide proof of your identity as well as your legal right to work in the United States by providing the appropriate document(s) as detailed on a “Lists of Acceptable Documents”, verification through E-Verify . 

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