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Warehouse Lead 2nd shift

Lineage Logistics · Joliet, IL · $24.00–$27.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your three years in warehouse or logistics work. Have you ever directed others?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the experience requirement and have some leadership practice.

Tell me about a time you followed up on a quality problem until it was fixed.

What they are checking: Whether they take corrective action on damaged products in a timely way.

What would you do

An inbound shipment is short and some cases are damaged. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they check compliance, document differences and report them as the posting requires.

How would you coach an associate who is often slow and makes picking errors?

What they are checking: Whether they give useful feedback and support before going to discipline.

You step from associate to lead and now direct your friends. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they can set fair expectations with peers without damaging relationships.

The team is behind and you need to jump on a forklift to help. How do you balance that with leading?

What they are checking: Whether they can pitch in without losing sight of the whole area.

How do you keep your team safe in freezer temperatures?

What they are checking: Whether they watch for cold stress and make sure people wear their gear and take breaks.

About the work

How would you plan and assign work for associates in your area at the start of second shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can match people to tasks and priorities so the shift runs smoothly.

What do you look for during an inbound or outbound trailer inspection?

What they are checking: Whether they know trailer condition, temperature and cleanliness checks that protect food product.

How do you keep Traffic and Customer Service up to date during a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate across departments so loads and customers are not surprised.

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The full job description

As published by Lineage Logistics.

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 4:00 PM–12:30 AM Pay: $24.00–$27.00 (depending on experience) (plus $1.50 shift differential) Partner with Operations Leadership to make sure all functions of the warehouse are completed. Assign work to warehouse associates to make certain company and customer standards of service, quality, safety, and productivity are met. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan, assign and direct the work of warehouse associates within a designated area • Report defective or damaged products and follow up with appropriate corrective action in a timely manner • Manage warehouse associate responsibilities as needed including loading and unloading, forklift operation, product relocation, etc. • Handle and document daily inspections including equipment inspections and inbound/outbound trailer inspections • Check inbound/outbound shipments for compliance, and report quantity difference and quality issues where applicable • Maintain communication with Traffic and Customer Service • Coach and provide feedback to warehouse associates ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform assigned projects as instructed MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES) • 3 years of experience in a warehouse and/or logistics environment • Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility • Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed • Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud Pay Range:$21.15 - $36.25 Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law. Benefits Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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