Warehouse Lead

Job Title:

Warehouse Lead

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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.

• 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 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.

• Vacation
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K

• 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.

• 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).