Lead Production Associate

Imperial Trading•Elmwood, LA

14d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Trading is hiring Lead Production Associates (LPA) for our Elmwood Distribution Center. This role is ideal for someone with warehouse experience who wants to take the next step toward leadership. LPAs help guide daily production workflows, support the Area Operations Supervisor (AOS), and keep production moving safely and efficiently. The LPA supports the AOS by helping run daily production activities, coaching employees, monitoring accuracy, and ensuring work flows smoothly across the department. LPAs are hands-on team leaders who support production goals and help maintain accuracy, safety, and communication. You will work across multiple functions and assist wherever needed to keep production on track.

Requirements

Experience in warehouse production, order selection, or equipment operation preferred
Strong communicator who can motivate and coach others
Hands-on worker who enjoys variety in daily tasks
Comfortable operating warehouse equipment
Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused
Interested in career growth toward supervisor roles
Standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching throughout the shift
Lift up to 10 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Work in a fast-paced warehouse environment with moving equipment

Responsibilities

Assist the Area Operations Supervisor (AOS) with production tasks and daily operations
Lead and/or direct employees as needed to reinforce policies and procedures
Report safety violations, policy issues, or performance concerns to AOS immediately
Motivate employees, encourage teamwork, and promote a positive work environment
Perform multiple production tasks as a floater: picking, stamping, replenishing, order selecting (on all equipment), loading, palletizing, and other functions as needed
Audit orders, areas, and production processes to ensure accuracy
Train employees on functions, processes, or equipment as directed
Communicate employee issues, production problems, and workflow updates to AOS
Gather feedback from employees and relay both positive and negative items to AOS
Act as a safety/security liaison; address and report concerns immediately
Follow all production guidelines, sealing and securing product as required
Verify case/carton counts and maintain accurate records
Maintain clean work areas, equipment, stamping machines, and conveyors
Update line summaries and ensure required documentation is completed and initialed
Assist other areas when short-staffed or when production requires additional support
Work until all assigned areas are completed or otherwise released by the AOS