Freezer Lead

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY•Albany, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freezer Lead is responsible for freezer operations, including inbound and outbound product, product rotation, inventory accuracy, moving at-risk items, destruction of spoiled goods, and maintaining a clean, food-safe environment. The role ensures freezer-related tasks are completed promptly and to a high standard, 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 based on workload and staffing, establishes housekeeping routines, and supports team training and coaching. The position works in a typical warehouse setting, is exposed to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions, and is not eligible for a work-from-home option. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalency diploma required.
Basic computer skills required.
Ability to obtain and maintain power equipment certification.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.
Ability to safely use power equipment.
Strong organizational and communication skills; attention to detail and results-driven approach.
Ability to perform extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, pulling, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Prior productivity and inventory control experience.
Experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting.
Prior leadership experience.
Background in process improvement and productivity.

Responsibilities

Assess daily volume and assign department workload based on staffing.
Organize department paperwork and assign daily team tasks.
Audit pallets for delivery or pickup and validate accuracy as needed.
Adjust inventory to keep records accurate and up to date.
Assist with receiving goods and determining optimal pallet put-away locations.
Review invoices and purchase orders for accuracy.
Ensure the team has the tools and adequate supplies of materials, parts, and consumables for timely distribution.
Cover production duties as business needs require.
Help 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.
Establish housekeeping routines to maintain high sanitation standards and a clean, food-safe environment.
Train and coach new department hires.
Inspect power equipment before use and follow safety standards and procedures.
Escalate unresolved issues to management in a concise manner and develop a plan or solution moving forward.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.