Warehouse Lead-3rd shift

Nichols Farms•Hanford, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Nichols Farms is a major U.S. processor of pistachios, with a state-of-the-art processing facility at its corporate headquarters in Hanford, California. The Shipping and Receiving / Warehouse department is a fast-paced environment responsible for safely and properly moving finished products into freight, warehouse storage, and other designated areas. It works closely with the RTE department and other plant departments, as well as truck drivers, and follows company security, visitor, and business policies. As the final stage before shipment, the department must maintain close attention to product preparation and quality standards. The Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Lead assists the department Supervisor by supporting workflow, monitoring operations, and ensuring shipment security. The Lead communicates operational information, supports and trains team members, helps coordinate assignments, and performs shipping, receiving, warehouse, documentation, inventory, and security tasks. The role promotes safe work practices and a safety-first culture. The primary work environment is a warehouse and plant manufacturing setting, with some office-based administrative duties. Work inside the manufacturing plant may involve high noise levels. The position requires sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, reaching, and lifting or moving items. The employee must be able to wear designated personal protective equipment.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a food manufacturing and warehouse/shipping/receiving environment.
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use organizational computer systems and email platforms.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel and company information.
Ability to operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, yard dogs, electronic pallet jacks, and boom lifts.
Ability to work any day and/or shift, including weekends and holidays, as assigned.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, build working relationships, collaborate with teams, solve problems, and attend to detail.
Ability to sit, walk, and stand for periods of time; climb stairs; reach with hands and arms; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Ability to wear company-designated personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability, including the ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

Document and communicate information and provide pass-downs to Supervisors and the Department Director.
Assist the Supervisor with scheduling assignments for team members.
Perform and guide team members in general warehouse housekeeping.
Coach and train new and existing employees.
Conduct plant security checks and provide related training as required.
Train and assist at the scale house with inbound and outbound traffic and freight.
Follow established procedures for quality, sanitation, and safe work practices.
Create pick tickets, Bills of Lading, and related documents in X3.
Provide department status updates on shipments and orders.
Validate orders at the end of the month.
Load trucks; stock the warehouse floor; and maintain returned products, pallets, and shelving.
Maintain pallet stability by stacking and shrink-wrapping products as needed.
Prepare goods for shipment into freight or designated locations.
Pick and audit orders using order sheets to build loads for transport, bulk, or route trucks.
Complete daily forklift inspection reports and maintain records onsite.
Ensure timely scanning and uploading of information.
Report product discrepancies to the Supervisor or Department Director.
Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure packaging specifications are met.
Assist with or coordinate the fumigation process.
Evaluate designated team members and maintain performance documentation.
Track, log, and distribute packages and mail throughout the plant.
Assist or coach team members with Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory.
Promote a safety-first culture by following safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Hazard Communication, and report near misses, injuries, and incidents.
Perform other duties as assigned.