Warehouse Lead 2nd Shift - Clark, NJ

Kerry•Clark, NJ

5d•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead coordinates and leads daily warehouse execution across receiving, material handling, shipping, and related logistics support activities. The role provides direct floor leadership, technical guidance, training support, and standard-work follow-up to help ensure safe, compliant, accurate, and efficient operation of the assigned shift or functional area. The lead may be assigned a primary area such as inbound/receiving, internal material supply, or shipping/outbound, while maintaining cross-functional knowledge of the full warehouse operation and providing coverage where needed. The Clark facility produces flavors and ingredients in two buildings: one producing natural flavorings and essential oils, and another producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy. The position is based at 160 Terminal Ave, Clark, New Jersey, and works the second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Compensation is $22.07–$36.00 per hour, plus a $0.50 shift differential. The role requires an active warehouse environment and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, reaching, standing, and walking for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to organize work, guide others, solve problems, and reinforce standards.
Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to visually distinguish labels, product markings, and location identifiers and to work safely around forklifts, trailers, and warehouse traffic.

Nice To Haves

Experience in warehousing, shipping, receiving, material handling, or logistics.
Forklift or warehouse equipment experience.
Knowledge of SAP/RF or a similar warehouse management system.

Responsibilities

Lead daily warehouse execution in the assigned area while supporting overall flow and service performance across inbound, internal supply, inventory support, and outbound activities.
Assign work, communicate priorities, and provide floor-level direction based on schedules, labor availability, production demand, carrier timing, and operational risk.
Provide first-line support to operators on process execution, task sequencing, documentation, system transactions, and problem escalation.
Ensure work follows SOPs, GMP requirements, food safety expectations, allergen controls, sanitation standards, and applicable warehouse or transport regulations.
Support daily huddles, shift handovers, and timely escalation of issues during the shift.
Monitor process execution and verify that physical warehouse activity aligns with SAP/RF transactions for receipts, moves, picks, staging, loading, and inventory tasks.
Train and coach associates, reinforce standard work, and support cross-training.
Identify and escalate inventory discrepancies, shipment delays, receiving errors, documentation gaps, equipment concerns, and safety or quality risks.
Support KPI performance, including receiving accuracy, inventory accuracy, dock flow, GI/GR timeliness, OTIF, and load or document accuracy.
Maintain clean, organized, visually controlled work areas that support audit readiness and efficient operations.
Provide backup leadership or direct support across warehouse areas during staffing gaps, peak periods, vacations, or abnormal operating conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.