Team Leader - Warehouse

Join our Raymond Team as a Warehouse Team Leader!

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Team Leader who brings enthusiasm and expertise to the table. In this position, you’ll oversee, lead and collaborate with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals in a warehouse environment to help support the production line needs. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Identifying continuous improvement (kaizen) opportunities and recommending solutions; ensuring approved kaizens are implemented.
• Leading approved kaizen activities and supporting TPS processes.
• Participating in quality control circles and jishuken activities.
• Assigning and monitoring daily work to ensure goals are met; reports results to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Prioritizes quality and provides employees with feedback on processes, procedures, and assignments.
• Using problem-solving techniques to address issues and escalates concerns to the supervisor/manager when needed.
• Monitoring employee morale and taking appropriate action to maintain a positive work environment.
• Providing on-the-job training to ensure employees are prepared to perform their jobs successfully.
• Facilitating cross-training to build employee skills and flexibility in daily work assignments.
• Promoting a safe work environment and supports 5S and STOP programs.
• Coordinating preventive maintenance for machines, equipment, and facilities.
• Monitoring daily production schedules and ensuring parts and orders are delivered on time.
• Performing similar duties as department associates - as needed.
• Completing other projects as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Two or more years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Successful completion of the company’s ATL curriculum program in the first year of being in the position.

What Sets You Apart:

• Pervious leadership experience – strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Wavetrak (WMS), including dispatching orders – strongly preferred.
• Associate’s degree in a related field.

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our “M5” Muscatine, IA facility—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
• Core working hours are 6:00am – 2:30pm. Overtime is likely based on business needs; however, it is not guaranteed.

Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Wage - $22.50/hour + $2.00/hour leadership premium

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

Together Let’s Innovate. Build. Grow.

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://careers.raymondcorp.com/careers

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