Warehouse Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Family owned and operated, Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality bakery products that began over eighty years ago in 1941. We manufacture a variety of products for professional bakers including frozen scoop batters, predeposited muffin, cornbread, loaf cakes and Boston Coffee Cakes, mixes as well as an expanding line of fully baked items such as coffee cakes, loaf cakes and more. We remain committed to providing top quality products, service, and value to our customers.

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Warehouse Lead

Classification :

Non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Reports To :

Shift Supervisor

JD Review Date :

July 2024

Job Summary / Objective : . In the Warehouse Lead role you will be responsible for overseeing the safe, accurate and efficient handling of material in the warehouse.

Essential Functions : (may include one or more of these job duties)

Make safety your top priority by following all safety rules and procedures. Train entry level associates on best safety practices. Provide forklift certification training to warehouse associates.

Coordinate warehouse shift activity related to order picking, receiving, production support and inventory control

Maintain accurate on hand inventory by performing various inventory control functions.

Support the Company’s food safety standards by maintaining good housekeeping in the Warehouse and by always following the GMP guidelines.

Train entry level associates in basic warehouse and material handling functions and audit the accuracy and completeness of their work.

Run warehouse computer reports related to inventory and sales order picking in order to complete daily warehouse functions.

Review and troubleshoot daily warehouse transactions in computer system to ensure that inventory is received, picked and transferred accurately.

Act as a Warehouse point of contact with other Company departments and external partners

Use computer system (JD Edwards) to research and resolve problems.

Hold daily and weekly standup meetings to review warehouse safety, food safety and operational discussions.

Act as a backup to any of the Warehouse associates to provide coverage in the event of call outs, vacations or general increases in overall business activity.

Competencies :

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Good math skills

Adaptability and problem-solving

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork and collaboration

Reliability and punctuality

Maintain good communication and act with a sense of urgency when supporting other departments

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Work Environment :

Work on the warehouse floor or in the warehouse office with exposure to machinery noise and varying temperatures, including freezer environments (-10°ree;F) to dry warehouse environments (70°ree;F)

Physical Demands :

Prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors

Prolonged standing and driving warehouse material handling equipment.

Frequent bending, lifting, and twisting

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Position Type :

Full-Time

Work Hours :

Varying shifts, with potential for overtime and weekend work based on production needs

Travel :

No travel required, with potential travel between warehouses within the region

Required Education & Experience :

High school degree required

Preferred Education & Experience :

3-5 years of warehouse experience

1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing

Previous computer experience required

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel required

Training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), basic allergen handling, food defense, and HACCP

Experience operating material handling equipment, including stand-up reach trucks and ride-on pallet jacks

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Bake’n Joy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.