Freight Lead (SA)

Freight Lead

Good Earth Markets is a lively, health-minded workplace where great people, healthy living, and good energy make every day fun!

Compensation, Rewards & Cultural Highlights

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (full-time)

• Matching HSA program (full-time)

• Paid Time Off Program

• Employee discount program

• Competitive wages with opportunities for advancement

• Employee recognition Program

• The opportunity to learn about organic nutrition, natural supplements, and wellness trends while building skills that can grow with you at Good Earth Markets.

• Full-time, average 35 hours a week, M-F with weekend availability also necessary. 

• $15 -$17 /hour, DOE

Job Purpose

• The Freight Lead at GOOD EARTH MARKETS is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective management of freight operations within the store. This role involves ensuring the smooth receipt of vendor deliveries, training and developing the freight team, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The Freight Lead plays a crucial part in supporting store management to optimize product flow and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the receiving of direct vendor deliveries in conjunction with store management.

• Train Freight Team Members on how to complete their job effectively.

• Continually coach and develop the freight team, ensuring all policies and best practices are in use.

• Partner with the Manager on disciplinary actions for the freight team.

• Maintain organized backstock and a clean work environment to ensure safety compliance.

• Stage products for efficient delivery to the sales floor.

• Accurately receive all incoming products including dating, organizing, and checking for accuracy and damage.

• Be available to assist customers and provide excellent customer service.

• Stand for long periods and complete tasks that require repetitive lifting and bending.

• Use basic math skills for inventory management.

• Perform light janitorial tasks daily.

• Perform other duties throughout the store as assigned or needed.

• We are an E-Verify employer.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience/Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a retail or warehouse environment is a bonus.

• Experience in a supervisory or lead role, particularly in freight or logistics operations preferred.

• Ability to maintain an organized backstock and a clean work environment to ensure safety compliance.

• Proficiency in staging products for efficient delivery to the sales floor.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to assist customers effectively.

• Physical capability to stand for long periods and perform tasks that require repetitive lifting and bending.

• Basic math skills for effective inventory management.

• Ability to perform light janitorial tasks on a daily basis.

• Flexibility to perform other duties throughout the store as assigned or needed.

• Energetic, self-motivated, reliable, and punctual with strong time management and personnel management skills.

Salary : $15 - $17