Warehouse Lead Associate 1st Shift

Catania Oils • Ayer, MA

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About The Position

Catania Oils is hiring a Warehouse Lead Associate for its first-shift team in Ayer, Massachusetts. This role coordinates daily warehouse operations with supervisors, supports production and material flow, and helps maintain safe, accurate, and organized warehouse processes. The associate may serve as backup to the Warehouse Supervisor when needed and is expected to support coworkers and promote a team-first culture.

Catania Oils is a fourth-generation, family-owned edible oils business with 125 years of industry experience. The company emphasizes respect, responsibility, quality, customer focus, authenticity, teamwork, continuous improvement, sustainability, and innovation. The position offers an hourly rate of $24–$26 and benefits; specific benefits are not listed.

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.
• Ability to 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 scanning materials accurately.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED