Warehouse Lead (Day shift)

Essential Functions:

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Communicating with production, shipping, inventory control and warehouse personnel to maintain efficient workflow.
• Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Properly rotating inventory and storing product in designated freezer warehouse locations following FIFO and inventory control procedures
• Coordinating outbound shipping activities to ensure customer orders are loaded accurately and on schedule.
• Operating material handling equipment safely and efficiently to unload, stage, move, and organize materials
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the freezer warehouse and dock areas.
• Following all company safety, GMP, food safety, and quality standards.
• Supporting cycle counts, audits, and inventory verification activities as assigned
• Follow all company safety standards.  Promote and maintain company goodwill.  Report any hazards to your supervisor immediately.
• Reporting directly to the Department Management Team regarding operational priorities, productivity and workflow concerns.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely (sit down forklift, hi-Reach forklift, electric pallet jack)
• Ability to work in warehouse environments with varying temperatures including extended periods in freezer environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to work around moving equipment and dock traffic

Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the department management team.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shift
• Ability to lift and move products within established weight guidelines
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver palletized loads using manual and powered equipment
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, hand pallet jack)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 2 years warehouse experience preferred.
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to operate RF scanner and warehouse systems
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts, high-reach lifts, electric and hand pallet jacks.
• Basic math and inventory counting skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
• Previous warehouse lead or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, GMP, food safety and quality standards.

Rate: $27.60-$30.60

Shift: M-F 6am-230pm M-F

EEO Information
Mid Valley Family Foods is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.

• Ability to work in warehouse and dock environments with varying temperatures and noise levels
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including grasping, reaching, bending, and scanning
• Ability to visually inspect product condition, labels, quantities, and inventory information