Warehouse Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Job Description

The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining safety and quality standards. This role leads, train warehouse employees, and ensuring inventory accuracy while adhering to safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Master operation of all warehouse equipment
• Oversee receiving and shipping operations.
• Perform advanced BC tasks, such as posting inventory, making adjustments, and tracking product flow.
• Communicate via email with updates and responses.
• Lead and train associate's in operations and safety practices.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct huddles, enforce safety standards, and lead safety initiatives.
• Assist with staffing and scheduling, serving as a backup for all lower-level roles.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food products to maintain quality and prevent contamination.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and warehouse sanitation protocols (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Coordinate with other departments (Production, Purchasing, Transportation) to ensure on-time order fulfillment.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to meet daily operational goals.
• Perform basic order picking, staging, and organizing for shipments.
• Communicate effectively via Teams, Redzone, or Email with supervisors and team leads.
  
  

Performance Metrics

• Efficiency in warehouse operations.
• Team development and training success.
• Compliance with safety, accuracy, and operational standards.
  
  

Other tasks as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in warehouse operations and inventory systems.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Advanced equipment certifications and strong understanding of WMS/BC software.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience operating all forklifts in a food manufacturing or distribution environment is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, team work, and attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (GMP, HACCP) is preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and overtime.
  
  

Skills

• Advanced equipment operation and inventory management.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across teams and departments
• Ability to identify problems and find solutions
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Be able to use a computer and iPad
  
  

Work Conditions

• Exposure to varying temperatures depending on warehouse conditions.
• Cold and wet environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must adhere to safety standards, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Standard hazards associated with persons and equipment in motion in a warehouse.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, write, see, hear, and speak clearly to ensure accurate documentation and effective communication.
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, reach, turn, and move around in a fast-paced environment as needed to complete job tasks.
• The employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  
  

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

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