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

Monday through Friday, 2nd Shift 2:00 pm to 10:30 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 over 15,000 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

Lead a department of 10-15 associates 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
• Assist in the development of department performance and productivity standards
• Hands-on as needed based on workload and workforce
• Maintain and update start, hourly, and end-of-shift reports 
• Attend all department and company meetings as required
• Assist the Inventory supervisor in directing workflow
• Provide input for employee evaluations
• Complete and/or coordinate department projects as assigned
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to communicate in English
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Good judgment and decision making
• 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 basic throughput of a logistics operation
• Adept knowledge of RF Scanners/Systems
• Proven leadership of 10 or more people in a warehouse setting
• Shipping and/or receiving experience
• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience in warehousing

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are offered a position, the offer is contingent upon verifying references and successfully passing a background check and drug screen. You will be provided with information about a medical clinic where an appointment can be made. Also, by the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, you must provide proof of your identity and 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.