Floor Lead Person - Transportation and Warehouse

Kraft Heinz•Holland, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading activities for receiving supplies and shipping product within a busy transportation and warehouse environment. The Floor Lead Person will coordinate the activities of forklift drivers, manage rework processes, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of material areas. This position also includes training new and seasonal employees on various warehouse operations and providing direction to hourly staff. Effective communication with previous shifts, other leads, production staff, and security is crucial for managing inventory status and shipment logistics. The role requires operating forklift equipment, staging materials, supporting palletizer operations, maintaining accurate documentation, and utilizing inventory control systems. Adherence to safety practices, GMP standards, and sanitation guidelines is mandatory. The position is located at the Holland Plant, which has been operational since 1897 and produces a variety of food products. This is a union facility represented by the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU).

Requirements

Requires certification on all forklift equipment
Requires the ability to lift 75 pounds unassisted
Good written and verbal communication skills are needed.
Computer literacy (specifically proficiency in BPCS, SAP, Microsoft Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook), applied math skills.
Organizational skills are required.
Frequent standing & walking required
Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with all aspects of supply chain functions (including storage, glass dock, collation, receiving/unloading, shipping/loading, and inventory control) is highly preferred.
Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and organize rework and rework paperwork.
Operate forklift equipment (requires certification).
Keep Materials areas (including glass dock, storage, palletizers, spice cage, bulk pallets and collation) clean and organized.
Train full-time & seasonal employees on warehouse operations including forklift operation, proper storage, loading/unloading trucks, dock plates & locks, rail door/gates/bridges, chemical & label handling, emergency evacuation, etc.
Provide direction to hourly employees, including forklift drivers, scrubber operators, heavy loaders, rework crews.
Communicate with Floor Lead on previous shift on status of rework and warehouse operations and identify priorities for the shift.
Communicate regularly with Office Leads, Production Staff and Security Guard regarding inventory status and locations for loading/unloading trucks.
Direct inbound and outbound shipments and complete required documentation.
Stage materials for Production and Process Control departments.
Support Palletizer Operators, including printing pallet tags.
Maintain files, complete reports & documentation accurately.
Use inventory control system (currently BPCS, future SAP) for operational needs: shipping, receiving and inventory.
Report using inbound/outbound logs accurately and in a timely fashion.
Report accurately and timely using Heinz Shipment Scheduling log.
Be able to receive materials.
Complete required documents.
Complete cycle counts as directed by supervisor.
Unload corn syrup tankers.
Follow safe practices and report any safety issues as the arise, maintain a safe working environment, proper sanitation, and housekeeping in all areas.
Comply with GMP standards.
Works overtime as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
Pet Insurance
(EAP) Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental life insurance
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability