1st Shift Warehouse Lead, Outbound

Performance Food Group (New); Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vistar in Whitestown, IN is seeking a 1st shift Warehouse Lead to oversee the warehouse crew, ensure safe operations, and support shipping/receiving. The role requires leadership, reliability, and the ability to work in a multi-temperature environment.

You will mentor staff, enforce safety policies, and contribute to on-time delivery of goods in a fast-paced distribution setting, with competitive benefits and room for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of warehouse/distribution experience.
• Able to work scheduled times and overtime.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (dry/cooler/freezer).
• Stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse crew and provide guidance under supervisor.
• Maintain warehouse work areas and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Assist with shipping/receiving and ensure timely product flow.
• Provide backup support to warehouse management.
• Perform general housekeeping and complete paperwork at shift end.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Team lead

MS Office

Communication

Multi-temp environment

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Voxware

AS400

Barcode scanning

Job description

Company Description:

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description:

Green Rabbit is a leading e-commerce grocery distributor specializing in cold chain solutions delivered directly to your door. We are currently seeking a 1st shift Warehouse Lead to support our growing operations at our facility in Whitestown, Indiana. Green Rabbit is part of VISTAR, a subsidiary of Performance Food Group Company.

Schedule - Sun - Thursday 6am - 3pm

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Oversees and provides guidance to the warehouse crew under direction of warehouse manager/supervisor, maintain warehouse work areas, assists with shipping and receiving functions in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Perform daily safety check of the assigned forklift / pallet jack in accordance with company policy.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Assist warehouse crew with duties in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
• Perform selection, shipping, receiving, forklift put-away/replenishment, returns, auditing and/or other warehouse duties per business need.
• Provide oversight, direction and input on work performed by associates in assigned area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Provide backup support to warehouse management
• MUST be able to work Sundays
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to work in a multi-temperature environment (dry, cooler, freezer)
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Basic computer skills to include MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2-4 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment using forklift and/or pallet jack
• Team Lead experience
• Administrative support work experience
• Warehouse systems experience i.e. Voxware, scanning, AS400, formula based pay plans
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.