Warehouse Lead 2nd Shift - White Bear Township

Dairy Farmers of America•St Paul, MN

10d

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead provides day-to-day leadership to warehouse and cooler team members and performs accurate, efficient movement of products and inventory throughout the warehouse and cooler. The role is responsible for meeting operational goals, internal standards, and customer needs, and requires mastery of warehouse department functions. The position is full time on second shift, Sunday through Wednesday, from 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team lead experience.
May require certification and/or licensing for a forklift, walk-behind jack, or other related work equipment.
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
Ability to promote a team environment and contribute to the warehouse/cooler team's success.
Ability to interact positively and work effectively with others.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to problem-solve, multitask, and prioritize work activities.
Ability to carry out instructions.
Ability to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts.
Ability to adapt to changing situations.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Communicate the daily schedule and workload requirements at the start of each shift, and delegate or participate in tasks to complete the work.
Proactively report warehouse issues and deficiencies to warehouse supervision and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
Complete warehouse, shipping, and receiving paperwork and electronic forms accurately and on time.
Move products accurately and efficiently to meet or exceed production demands.
Maintain organization, stock rotation, and cleanliness in coolers and the warehouse.
Monitor KPIs, make daily operational adjustments, and ensure effective labor utilization.
Verify incoming and outgoing orders against invoices, bills of lading, customer orders, and related documents.
Assist with training and development of warehouse and cooler employees, including equipment certification as needed.
Conduct daily, monthly, and year-end inventories and perform or assist with audits.
Assess staffing and materials to ensure supplies are adequate.
Maintain warehouse facilities, equipment, and supplies; recommend equipment needs and replacements to the supervisor.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and optimize space utilization.
Follow DFA GMPs and corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; inform QA personnel of quality issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.