Warehouse Lead 2nd Shift - White Bear Township
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 to meet operational goals, internal standards, and customer needs. The role requires mastery of warehouse department functions and supports the effective use of labor, safe operations, and continuous improvement. This is a full-time second-shift position, Sunday through Wednesday, from 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Warehouse Lead helps coordinate daily work, develop team members, maintain inventory and facilities, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Other duties may be assigned.
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 forklift, walk-behind jack, or other related work certifications or licenses.
- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
- Ability to promote a team environment and contribute to the success of the warehouse/cooler team.
- 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 to the warehouse/cooler team at the start of the shift, and delegate or participate in work to complete daily tasks.
- Communicate warehouse issues, including deficiencies, to warehouse supervision and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
- Complete warehouse and shipping/receiving documents accurately and promptly, including paper and electronic forms.
- Move products accurately and efficiently to meet or exceed production demands.
- Maintain organization, stock rotation, and neatness in the warehouse and coolers.
- Monitor KPIs, make daily operational adjustments, and ensure effective labor utilization.
- Verify incoming and outgoing orders against vendor invoices, bills of lading, customer orders, and similar documentation.
- Assist with training and development of warehouse/cooler employees, including equipment certification as needed.
- Perform daily, monthly, and year-end inventories and perform or assist with audits.
- Assess staffing and materials to ensure adequate supplies.
- Maintain warehouse facilities, equipment, and supplies; recommend equipment requirements 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
