Freezer Lead

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY•Town of Colonie, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freezer Lead is responsible for coordinating daily freezer department work and ensuring inbound and outbound freezer products are handled accurately, promptly, and to a high standard. The role oversees product rotation and inventory accuracy, identifies and moves at-risk items, arranges destruction of spoiled goods, and maintains a clean, food-safe environment. The lead escalates unresolved issues to management and uses problem-solving skills to develop plans or solutions. This front-line leadership role organizes department paperwork, assigns daily tasks, establishes housekeeping routines, and supports future planning. Training and coaching new hires are important to the department's long-term success. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and non-exempt. It is performed in a warehouse setting and is not eligible for work from home.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain power equipment certification.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.
Ability to safely use power equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior productivity and inventory control experience.
Experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting.
Prior leadership experience.
Process improvement and productivity background.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Attention to detail and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

Assess daily volume and assign department workload based on available staffing.
Audit pallets for delivery or pickup and validate accuracy as needed.
Adjust inventory to keep records current and accurate.
Assist with receiving goods and identify optimal pallet storage locations.
Review invoices and purchase orders for accuracy.
Ensure the team has the tools and adequate supplies of materials, parts, and consumables needed for timely distribution.
Cover production duties as business needs require.
Ensure product is not marked out and that a high fulfillment rate is achieved.
Maintain product rotation, FIFO compliance, and movement of aging product.
Review the area daily for USDA, FDA, Agricultural, and FSMA compliance.
Inspect all power equipment before use.
Follow all safety standards and procedures.
Work independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the Food Bank's mission.
Adhere to the Food Bank's Employee Code of Conduct.
Organize department paperwork and assign daily tasks to the team.
Establish housekeeping routines to maintain best-in-class sanitation levels.
Plan ahead and train and coach new hires.
Escalate issues that cannot be resolved independently to management in a concise manner and develop a plan or solution.
Perform other duties as assigned.