Shipping & Receiving Crew Lead

**Internal Job Posting**
This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit our careers page to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process.

Shipping & Receiving Crew Lead – Currently Hiring for Night Shift! 

• 2-2-3 schedule: 2-week cycle
  • Week 1: 2 days on / 2 days off / 3 days on
  • Week 2: 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off    
• Shifts: 12 hour shifts
  
  • Night Crew – 7pm to 7am
  • $3.00 Night Shift Differential

What you will do as a Shipping & Receiving Lead...

• Assist in managing the schedule laid out by the Logistics and Warehouse Operations Leadership
• Set daily objectives and communicate to employees 
• Ensure all appropriate KPI communication reaches all Shipping Associates 
• Guide the crew to align with the strategy for 100% attainment in both picking accuracy and loading/unloading time 
• Guide the crew to ensure proper organization of the warehouse and proper picking rotation (FIFO) 
• Work directly with Shift Supervisors and Production Managers to align production goals and shipping goals 
• Ensures all new employees get properly trained
• Ensure all personnel safety and food safety procedures are followed without exception 
• Anticipate problems and make quick decisions under pressure 
• Lead daily direction setting meetings when required 
• Provide verbal and/or written recommendations Logistics and Warehouse operations Leadership concerning problems or issues.
• Recognize that daily success is not measured in numbers alone but how our core values are exemplified throughout our day-to-day activities.
• Lead and develop operators by creating equipment and process owners.
• Lead with a positive attitude and mindset.

What you bring to the table:

• Two plus years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience leading & supervising a team.
• Strong inventory control skills.
• You're able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs
• Knowledge of warehouse operations best practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing.
•  priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Forklift certified or able to become forklift certified.
• Must comply with all safety requirements.
• Follow all Vital Farm’s policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table 
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations