Warehouse Lead
Second Shift
Summary: Responsible for assisting and covering a variety of warehouse positions and shifts, including shipping, receiving, unloading and loading trucks, staging inventory for production and restocking warehouse returns and supporting transportation needs through part-time shuttle driving duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
- Work safely while operating material handlers and riding pallet jacks.
- Provide customer service to production department.
- Work closely with Warehouse Manager, assign and manage daily tasks with for all employees in the department.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment including proper storage of ingredients and packaging.
- Cover positions and shifts as directed by the Warehouse Manager.
- Ensure daily inspections on material handlers, pallet trucks, and riding walkie trucks are completed.
- Coordinate the Unloading of inbound shipments while correctly completing inbound receiving sheet and identifying packages with appropriate labels per company allergen policy.
- Coordinate the Loading of outbound trucks safely and efficiently adhering to proper load securement and allergen procedures.
- Participate in all safety programs as needed for the department, including but not limited to lock out/tag out, machine guarding, chemical handling, SDS for material used in production activities, and safety meetings.
- Report and correct any safety hazards identified to the appropriate Manager.
- Identify and report any quality assurance issues to QA department immediately.
- Complete carton orders as assigned utilizing FIFO procedures and accurately recording all information.
- Maintain accurate inventory by correctly identifying and recording lot information during all phases of the warehouse process.
- Return product to the warehouse from the production area while recording quantities and lot information after production runs are complete.
- Maintain proper staging of all ingredients/packaging for three days of production as required.
- Ensure that correct tempering procedures are followed while storing or staging ingredients.
- Check in visitors that request entry into the facility while properly logging them into our online system.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members and departments.
- Basic reading, writing and math using a calculator.
- Punctual and available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays upon request.
- Support company values regarding social and environmental performance through participation, continuous improvement and decision making.
- Operate company shuttle/vehicle to transport materials, product, or personnel between designated locations.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation and report any maintenance concerns.
- Follow all traffic laws, company driving policies, and safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate logs of trips, mileage, and deliveries as required.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials when needed.
- Ensure timely and efficient transport to support warehouse and production operations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of company vehicle.
Benefits: Vacation, Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K
Coverage: Warehouse Supervisor is trained in all aspects of the Warehouse Lead job description and able to perform coverage in this position as needed.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Prior experience in warehouse preferred, Material handler experience required, Excellent communication skills, Detail oriented and ability to work in a fast paced environment, Ability to work well with people.
Physical Requirements: Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours), Sitting: Occasionally for short periods, Walking: Frequently, Bending: Occasionally, Twisting of Spine: Occasionally, Lifting: Frequently (Less than 50lbs) frequently, Carrying: Light (50-75 lbs) infrequently distance, Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance infrequently, Ability to work at heights approaching 85 feet, with roof heights at 100 feet (no vertigo), Able to tolerate cold environments (cooler and freezer).