Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead - 2 Openings

At Winland Foods, we believe excellence starts behind the scenes. Guided by our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, our Warehouse Team Members play a crucial role in keeping our operations moving safely, smoothly, and efficiently. As a Warehouse Team Member, you'll be responsible for the accurate and efficient movement of goods and materials across warehouse, production, and packaging operations. From operating forklifts to managing inventory and stock rotation (FIFO / FEFO), you'll ensure our processes run seamlessly and in compliance with the highest safety and food quality standardsincluding SQF, GMP, and HACCP. Beyond daily tasks, you may support shipping and receiving, oversee material flow and storage, and contribute to process improvements that make our teams stronger. You may also have opportunities to lead or train team members, building collaboration while sharing knowledge. With responsibilities ranging from inventory control to documentation, you'll take pride in maintaining a clean, organized workspace that reflects Winland's commitment to doing things right. This role is more than moving materialsit's about keeping promises : to our customers, to our communities, and to one another. By joining Winland, you'll help deliver food experiences that families can count on, while growing your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

Schedule : Days / 12-hour shifts (7am to 7 : 30pm), 3-2-2 schedule working 48 hours one week and 36 hours the next. Weekends and OT required.

Work Location : Grand Forks, ND

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications : $26.00 per hour

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, STD / LTD / AD&D / Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. 9 holidays. Paid sick and vacation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrapping machines, and other related equipment.
• Perform inspections on all equipment and maintain accurate documentation.
• Follow Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety regulations when applicable.
• Oversee FIFO inventory control.
• Manage inbound / outbound shipments.
• Accurately tag, store, and rotate raw materials and finished goods as required.
• Conduct inventory counts and monitor material usage.
• Assist with procurement and space management.
• Evaluates, modifies, and designs warehouse policies and procedures to maintain Food Safety, Quality, and Integrity.
• Safely operate yard tractors and commercial vehicles (Class A CDL may be required).
• Perform inspections and routine maintenance on this additional equipment.
• Oversee daily material handling processes and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Optimize workflows to ensure efficiency and minimize downtime.

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Technical & Mechanical Skills

Safety & Compliance