Produce Lead

Company Description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Oversees and provides guidance to the warehouse crew under direction of warehouse manager/supervisor, maintains warehouse work areas, assists with shipping and receiving functions in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duties assigned to best serve the company.

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Perform daily safety check of the assigned forklift / pallet jack in accordance with company policy.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Assist warehouse crew with duties in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
• Perform selection, shipping, receiving, forklift put-away/replenishment, returns, auditing and/or other warehouse duties per business need.
• Provide oversight, direction and input on work performed by associates in assigned area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Provide backup support to warehouse management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits information is available and will be provided as part of the application process.

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

• 1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to work in a multi-temperature environment (dry, cooler, freezer)
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Basic computer skills to include MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

• 2-4 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment using forklift and/or pallet jack
• Team Lead experience
• Administrative support work experience
• Warehouse systems experience i.e. Voxware, scanning, AS400, formula based pay plans
• Food service distribution or related industry experience
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please review: EEO Policy; the EEO is the Law poster and supplement;

and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.