Warehouse Lead Associate 1st Shift

Catania-Spagna Corp•Ayer, MA

5d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of experience in the edible oils industry, is hiring a Warehouse Lead Associate for its first-shift team in Ayer, Massachusetts. The role supports daily warehouse operations and material flow in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with supervisors and helping production lines receive and scan materials accurately. The associate leads loading, unloading, staging, and material movement; maintains forklift inspection logs and safe equipment operation; and may act as backup to the Warehouse Supervisor. The position also supports inventory, product rework, warehouse cleanliness, and coworkers during downtime. Catania Oils describes its culture as focused on teamwork, respect, responsibility, quality, customer success, authenticity, continuous improvement, sustainability, and innovation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift and pallet jack certification.
At least 1 year of experience in warehousing or logistics.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and sit for extended periods.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems and RF scanners.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily warehouse operations with supervisors to ensure smooth material flow.
Lead trailer loading and unloading, raw material movement, and product staging.
Support production lines by delivering and accurately scanning materials.
Maintain forklift inspection logs and ensure safe equipment operation.
Organize production schedules and verify transfer paperwork.
Act as backup to the Warehouse Supervisor when needed.
Assist with inventory, product rework, and warehouse cleanliness.
Support coworkers during downtime and promote a team-first culture.