2nd Shift Lead
About The Position
Conexus Food Solutions is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services. At Conexus Food Solutions, we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic Microsoft Word & Excel skills
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2–4 years of warehouse experience, including prior lead or supervisory experience
- Experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
- Experience with ERP or inventory management systems
- Bilingual in either Chinese or Spanish and English
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and supervise warehouse associates during 2nd shift, assigning tasks and adjusting workflow to meet daily production and shipping goals
- Oversee and participate in picking, loading, and put-away, delegating tasks to the appropriate personnel to keep freight and orders moving on schedule
- Monitor shift productivity and accuracy, tracking associate performance and addressing issues in real time
- Train, coach, and onboard new warehouse associates on procedures, safety standards, and equipment use
- Enforce safety protocols and food safety/GMP standards; conduct or support safety walks and address hazards immediately
- Operate and/or oversee the safe use of warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks
- Coordinate with inventory/QC, supply chain, and other shift leads to resolve discrepancies, shortages, or order issues
- Monitor and help maintain cooler and freezer temperatures within compliance ranges
- Ensure accurate inventory handling and scanning through ERP/PDA systems during shift operations
- Communicate shift updates, incidents, and handoff notes to management and the incoming shift lead
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse, including staging areas and dock zones
- Recommend and help implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors or waste
- Assist management with scheduling, attendance tracking, and other shift-level administrative duties
- Step in to perform warehouse associate duties as needed to keep operations on track
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
