Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead US-OR-Portland Job ID: 2026-9261 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Location: Portland Plant Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We are looking for a Warehouse Lead to join our team in the Portland area. In this role, you can expect to assist the supervisor and oversee warehouse workers, load and/or unload trucks, and receive, check, store, count, and distribute inventory of all types in accordance with established systems, procedures and methods. Schedules are typically Monday - Friday starting at 6:00am, 8–10-hour shifts with occasional Saturdays. Starting pay is $25.75/hr Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5% Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company Quarterly sales of product to employees Responsibilities Assist supervisor in the management of warehouse/location operational responsibilities Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements Lead the warehouse team Assign job tasks according to shipping schedules Work as a warehouse team member and perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals Accurately complete all necessary paperwork Manage day to day inventory levels Maintain Forklift certification Schedules work for specials and periodic inventories Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommend to management remedial actions to resolve discrepancies Train, support, guide Warehouse workers May be responsible for management and timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts, quality and complete all required paperwork and transactions associated to this process May be required to hold daily team meetings with teams to communicate any safety topics as well as any updates relevant to the area Stack and arrange product on pallets Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out) Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the Supervisor Assists in planning layout of location/warehouse/storage area Operates electric forklifts and pallet jacks Works in and out of freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to –25 degrees General support of production Required to wear hairnet, smock (freezer suits are optional), steel toed boots, overshoes, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Company Other duties as assigned Qualifications Prefer high school diploma or GED 3-4 years of warehouse, manufacturing or production experience One year of shift lead experience with sound, effective communication skills Maintain forklift certification. Must have standing forklift experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors Ability to work in a fast paced environment

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