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Assistant Team Lead

Joliet, IL 60433

Posted: 11/12/2025 Job Number: 50514574 Pay Rate: $24.00 / hour

Job Description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring for an Assistant Team Lead for a large distribution center located in Joliet, IL.  The Assistant Team Lead will be responsible for day to day activities and will shadow the Team Lead to help with tasks that they require to be done, such as directing a team, unloading containers, checking on freight arrivals, and any other duties that they may need assistance with.

SURESTAFF is invested in their team members!  All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($24/hr.) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).

Available shifts include:
Mon-Fri 8am-4:45pm

Responsibilities of the Assistant Team Lead:  
-Counts all products, compares to manifest and checks all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates.
-Reports shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Signs for inbound shipments when necessary.
-Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations using forklift
-Maximizes space usage. Properly and safely puts away items onto the racks.
-Ensures that the correct number and type of product is picked. Transports orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment. Stencils, tags or marks orders as required.
-Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Accepts signatures for outbound as necessary. Efficiently moves product into outbound delivery vehicles.  
-Maintains equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operates equipment safely and efficiently. Complies with all local and OSHA standards.
-Keeps accurate records and reports. Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensures proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.
-Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications of the Assistant Team Lead:  
-Minimum level of direct experience in a similar position: 6 months or more
-Ability to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly.
-Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
-Ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety, handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
-Light ETMS, EDMS, and CFIT knowledge to log inbound/outbound scans, dimensions, weights, etc.
-Forklift certification
-Computer skills

About Surestaff
At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
Access to a wide range of job opportunities  
Competitive pay
Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  
Electronic weekly pay
Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support  
Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.
Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today!

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