What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead Associate position at Imperial Dade?
Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130 branches.
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Imperial Dade has a Warehouse Lead role available in Kentwood Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you're eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.
The Warehouse Lead role requires a strong safety mindset and the ability to set an example for a culture of safety excellence and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm, or until the daily work is completed.
You will:
- Train new selectors on the selection process
- Train warehouse employees and others regarding safety-related issues
- Audit pallets and work
- Assist with loading, inspecting, and ensuring proper load quality.
- Collaborate with the supervisor to cover the desk when necessary
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries
- Prepare and submit accident-related compliance forms and maintain files
- Develop various safety reports and cost-saving recommendations
- Develop employees engaged in safety, training, and/or compliance processes.
You have:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 3 years of Warehouse Distribution experience
- 2 years of Double Electric Pallet Jack experience
- 2 years of Sit-Down and Stand-Up Forklift experience
- 2 years of RF Scanner experience
- 2 years of selecting experience in a fast-paced environment
- 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a safety role
- OSHA Certification for all material handling equipment
- Engaging interpersonal skills and a safety mindset
About Imperial Dade
We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.