Warehouse Lead - 2nd Shift

Lassonde Pappas & Co., formerly Old Orchard Brands, is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse work forces. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees' total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Lead reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location. This individual will be responsible for leading and directing the entire shift of the warehouse operation on the day-to-day activities with a focus on production support and customer service. Must be able to problem solve and determine priority levels for the day's work assignments and determine what will be completed and by whom, including coverage for call-outs, absences, and vacations.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Key duties include:
• Check in the driver, load the truck with the use of BOL, using the FIFO method, complete the load, print the BOL, and sign out the driver
• Load, unload, and pre-stage finished goods and ingredient loads
• Lead by example and direct others in the clean-as-you-go program
• Conduct daily walk through of the area and communicate findings to warehouse employees in their designated area
• Provide positive recognition to employees who exhibit good behavior in their work area
• Coordinate the clean-up of any findings during the walk-through and communicate gaps to other shifts and departments
• Ensure product rotation is occurring by setting expectations and leading by example with the forklift drivers on shipping out the oldest product first
• Audit shippers to see if the oldest product was pulled and coach employees when there is a gap
• Maintain good quality of the product produced as it pertains to rotation, correct tagging of product and ensuring the product is not damaged in the warehouse
• Perform audits on tagging locations to verify tags were completed correctly on each line
• Follow-up on rotation in shipping to ensure the oldest product was sent and place any old age product on hold to prevent old products from being shipped

Responsibilities include partnering with the Warehouse Supervisor to:

• Communicate all shortages to the Sales Service Coordinator and Warehouse Supervisor
• Lead and direct the entire shift of the warehouse operation on the day-to-day activities.
• Key duties include:
• Estimating daily work assignments and prioritizing the work depending on the flow of work, time constraints, and manpower
• Follow up on assignments to ensure they are completed to satisfactory levels
• Train new employees that are hired in the work area assigned
• Advanced knowledge of the field
• Lead by example and assist others who may need guidance
• Be accessible for employees to ask questions regarding areas of expertise
• Provide positive recognition to employees who exhibit good behavior in their work area
• Provide feedback to managers on individual and team performance
• Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position
• Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
• Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
• Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification
• One-year warehousing experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task
• Proven organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to understand and estimate daily work assignments and prioritize the work depending on the flow of work, time constraints, and manpower.
• Ability to work independently
• Credibility and Integrity
• Build and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to train others as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods…