Warehouse Team Lead

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Warehouse Lead for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Oakdale, CA. Details for the position are as follows: Pay: $35/hr Duration: 3 months (Possible extension/conversion based on performance and budget) Shift: 3 rd shift;Mon-Fri 10:30pm to 7:00am (after few weeks it may change to Sun-Thu or Tue-Sat) A Team Leader Warehouse oversees daily warehouse logistics, ensuring all inbound and outbound materials are processed accurately and on time. They lead and train warehouse staff, maintain inventory integrity, and enforce safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to food safety standards. This role collaborates closely with production, procurement, and logistics partners to optimize workflow efficiency and minimize downtime. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to improve operational processes are essential for success in this position. Manage and coordinate warehouse material handling operation daily activities. Oversee shipping & receiving to provide efficient handling of materials. Coordinate material located in external warehouses to ensure the availability of material for the production lines as needed to meet plant and corporate objectives. Enforce the plant's safety program including GMP's, warehouse safety projects, and drive a safe workplace at all times. Monitor warehousing areas and employees to eliminate work hazards and unsafe acts. Train individuals in safety procedures, especially forklift operation, loading, unloading and trailer operation. Hold people accountable for their jobs by issuing disciplinary actions related to behavior, job performance or safety violations where necessary in compliance with collective bargaining agreement. Ensure that all packaging and raw materials are properly rotated on a First Expired First Out (FEFO) basis.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED equivalent required; four-year college degree preferred, or 3 to 5 years of experience in receiving, warehousing, delivering materials to the production lines, inventory control, with 3-5 years of people management. Previous experience in food-processing manufacturing is a plus. Strong computer skills required: Microsoft Office, especially Excel, working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. SAP is a plus. Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles in a warehouse environment. Experience in a Union environment is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fountain Group