Shipping & Receiving Crew Lead

Vital Farms; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading farm and food company in Manitoba is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Crew Lead for the night shift. The role involves managing logistics, setting daily objectives, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have two plus years of experience and skills in inventory control and leadership. This is an opportunity to contribute to a company that values high standards and teamwork. Benefits include a night shift differential and a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience leading and supervising a team.
• Forklift certified or able to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the schedule for logistics.
• Ensure all personnel safety and food safety procedures are followed.
• Lead daily direction setting meetings when required.

Skills

Inventory control skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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!

Schedule

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure 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 to 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

Qualifications

• Two plus years related experience or equivalent
• Experience leading & supervising a team
• Strong inventory control skills
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 lbs
• 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 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 Farms policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Yougive ash*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 others’ viewpoints and think that you get better answers by sitting on the same side of the table
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bull‑shit behind and have honest conversations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As set forth in Vital Farms – Current Crew Members’ Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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