Warehouse Lead

We’re looking for a motivated and dependable Warehouse Lead to support daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key role in coordinating shipping, receiving, picking, and other warehouse priorities while serving as a primary point of contact for your assigned team and work area.

Success in this role means keeping work organized, supporting team productivity, and helping ensure priorities are completed efficiently. If you’re a hands-on leader who enjoys motivating and supporting a team while keeping warehouse operations on track, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking for shipments
• Load and unload products from trucks, trailers, containers, docks, and storage areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Break down, separate, and receive incoming shipments
• Accurately check received materials against expected shipments and quantities
• Move products to storage areas using proper equipment and safely stack and store raw materials
• Maintain inventory control by determining product availability, completing cycle counts and regular inventory counts, investigating inventory discrepancies, and maintaining accurate inventory records
• Prepare products by separating materials and marking products with identifying information
• Put products away while tracking lots and expiration dates and maintaining efficient storage
• Pick and stage materials based on production needs and ensure required materials are available for production
• Work cross-departmentally with production, sanitation, maintenance, and other departments to support operational needs
• Set the tone and establish a culture of respect, hard work, consistency, teamwork, and effective communication within and outside of the department
• Direct the team, provide guidance, and maneuver staff to make the team as efficient as possible
• Observe and assist with loading and unloading products from trailers, docks, and storage areas
• Sort, stack, shelve, pack, wrap, tie, and label products according to company procedures while maintaining organized inventory, particularly during peak demand
• Transport items from the warehouse or freezer to various departments or the dock as needed
• Ensure products are stored in their proper locations and enforce FIFO practices with team members, particularly for dairy products
• Ensure team members exercise extreme care and follow safety procedures when operating forklifts in populated areas
• Use computer systems to enter data into the inventory control management system and assist with preparing inventory-related reports and documents
• Maintain hands-on involvement with the EATEC ERP system, including overseeing and executing proper inventory movements, counts, transfers, and MA processes
• Monitor team overtime, schedules, breaks, lunches, and work hours and help improve deficiencies and areas of concern
• Maintain effective communication across the required communication channels during work hours
• Follow company standards and applicable legal regulations to maintain a safe and positive working environment
• Follow and promote proper GMPs when working within food production areas or handling food products
• Correct or report food safety issues as required
• Follow all required safe work and food safety practices
• Ensure pallets are properly stacked and securely wrapped, forklifts are operated with seat belts, and team members wear required PPE in designated areas
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment by regularly removing empty pallets, wood, and plastic
• Be responsive to operational needs and provide effective communication across different media channels during work hours
• Handle special projects and complete assigned projects with minimal supervision
• Fill in for special roles or tasks left behind by the Supervisor, Manager, and/or Director
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including varied shifts and weekend work
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Ability to set priorities, problem-solve, work under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish required work
• Ability to read, count, follow basic instructions, and apply basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Self-starter who can take responsibility for common routines and work through others to accomplish the work
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Teamwork-oriented mindset
• Ability to read and understand basic English at approximately 75% capacity
• Ability to write and speak basic English at approximately 25% capacity
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of GMPs
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using ERP systems
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using forklifts and electric pallet jacks, with an emphasis on cold/wet working environments, or equivalent experience of at least 2 years using forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a dry working environment or warehouse
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or food production environment; food production preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience completing inventory counts, administrative tasks, or data entry
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically perform the requirements of the position
• Mobility required to work at all levels of the building
• Ability to safely control moving equipment at all times

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience using ERP systems
• 3+ years of experience using forklifts and electric pallet jacks, with an emphasis on cold/wet working environments, or equivalent experience of at least 2 years using forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a dry working environment or warehouse
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or food production environment; food production preferred
• 3+ years of experience completing inventory counts, administrative tasks, or data entry
• OSHA experience
• Prior experience leading or supervising a team
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with a good demeanor

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a factory setting, including chilled areas, docks, and occasionally within freezer areas
• Routinely exposed to wet, damp, and cold conditions
• Cold storage temperatures may range from -15°F to 55°F for extended periods
• All required PPE is provided
• Prolonged standing and walking are routinely required
• May occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Routinely required to stand, walk, bend, carry, crouch, grasp, hold, kneel, lift, push/pull, reach, sit, squat, stand, stoop, stretch, turn, twist, talk, listen, and communicate with others
• Ability to work in cold storage warehouse environments for extended periods is required

Shift & Hours

• Flexible schedule required, including varied shifts, weekend work, and overtime as needed based on operational requirements

Base Pay

• $21.48 USD per hour

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