Warehouse Lead

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

2d • $23

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead provides direction for Material Handlers and balances workflow for the distribution center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree required.
• One year of related experience is required.
• Experience with warehouse management systems is required.
• Candidates must have strong computer skills
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desired
• Experience in a role managing multiple priorities is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist shift supervisors in pre-shift meetings and paperwork necessary during the shift
• Plan and execute timely inbound and outbound deliveries, prioritizing resources
• Responsible for escalating any issues that arise during the shift, if necessary
• Ensure that employees are working safely, following all work rules, and that all required PPE are always being worn
• Act as backup Wave Planner when necessary; these duties include (but are not limited to) allocating orders, releasing work to the warehouse floor, and ensuring truck turn times are within acceptable levels
• Ensure that proper people are in the appropriate areas on the correct equipment to evenly complete work in queue
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $23.00/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees