Warehouse Lead

J.D. Heiskell & Companies•Adams Center, NY

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead oversees daily warehouse operations at Gold Star, ensuring efficient inventory management and adherence to safety protocols. This hands-on leadership role focuses on optimizing workflow, managing storage systems, and ensuring the timely and accurate distribution of dairy feed products. The position operates in an indoor/outdoor mill setting with exposure to dust, noise, and temperature changes, in a fast-paced team environment focused on safety, cleanliness, and quality. Rotating shifts or weekend work may be required depending on production needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
Comfort with shift work, weekends, or overtime as needed.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, climb a 75-foot ladder, and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in feed milling, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing.
Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment; certification is a plus.
Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate receiving, storage, and dispatching of dairy feed products to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Implement and monitor inventory control procedures, including stock rotation and loss prevention.
Maintain an organized and clean warehouse in compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
Track inventory levels, manage stock replenishment, and oversee quality checks.
Prepare and maintain warehouse documentation, including inventory reports and incident logs.
Collaborate with receiving, operations, logistics, and production teams to ensure seamless product flow.
Enforce safety regulations.
Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to optimize warehouse efficiency.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and opportunistic curiosity, and help create an environment where people want to work.
Perform other duties as assigned.