Back Up Lead - 3rd Shift

Freight Handlers; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Weekly pay

On-the-job training

Career development

Job summary

FHI is seeking a Back-Up Lead to supervise unloading operations in a high-paced warehouse in Cheshire, CT. You will allocate tasks, ensure timely unloading, and coordinate with production and customer-service teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and the ability to perform manual labor. A safety-first mindset and reliability are required for full-time employment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and leading a team is essential.
• Requires a combination of leadership, organization, problem-solving, and technical skills to ensure the smooth functioning of the warehouse department.
• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with team members, other departments, and external stakeholders like suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and coordinating activities with production and warehouse teams.
• Direct back-up lead duties and distribute unloading assignments.
• Operate forklifts to move products from trailers and load pallets.
• Break down pallets and restack cases onto new pallets; assist with general warehouse tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

English language

Basic math

Education

No degree required

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Ready to take the next step in your career journey?The backup lead performs supervisory and other management responsibilities while also performing production unloading assignments. Back-up leads distribute unloading assignments to handlers and coordinate unloading activities. At the direction of the production manager, Back-up leads manage the completion of administrative paperwork for reporting daily activity to the corporate office and have some responsibility for ensuring compliance with all FHI policies and procedures.We’re looking for an experienced Back-Up Lead to join our team!At FHI, you determine how much money you make, how fast and how far you grow your career. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your background is, we offer everyone the path to long-term success; the rest is up to you.FHI is proud of our reputation of employing the industry’s most reliable warehouse professionals. We go the extra mile to develop and retain quality associates and offer a career path to leadership roles with greater pay — an approach our customers acknowledge and appreciate.Responsibilities include:Adaptability and the ability to handle high-pressure situations are essential.Communicate effectively with other departments and customer service to meet customer demands.In a fast-paced environment, safely and efficiently unload tractor trailers delivering products to our distribution warehouses.Use a variety of forklifts to remove products from trailers.Break down pallets and restack cases onto new pallets – this is where the manual labor comes in!All other duties as assigned.We take pride in doing things right, and that includes the way we treat our associates.We offer:Production Pay or the hour base rate, whichever is greaterDaily allowance when performing back-up lead dutiesEquipment trainingFull-time, permanent positions with lots of associate development and internal promotion opportunitiesVarious shift times available in a variety of warehouse temperatures/environmentsBenefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time offAwesome referral bonus & more incentivesFHI offers weekly pay and on-the-job trainingQualifications Required:Education:We believe that skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset, it is not a strict requirement for success in this role.Experience:Experience in managing and leading a team is essentialRequires a combination of leadership, organization, problem-solving, and technical skills to ensure the smooth functioning of the warehouse departmentStrong communication skills are essential for interacting with team members,other departments, and external stakeholders like suppliers and customersSkills/Knowledge:Good verbal/written communication skillsWillingness to work the required scheduleAbility to speak and write English for effective communicationBasic math skillsAttention to detail and ability to follow directions.Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customersAbility to work in a team environmentWork Environment:This position is designated as safety-sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Warehouse environment with extreme heat and cold temperaturesPhysical Demands:Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat most of the workday.Handle cases weighing from 25 to 95 pounds and can expect to handle between 50 and 200+ pallets on any given dayThe ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms or alarms) in moderate to loud work environmentsBy submitting this application, you are providing consent for FHI to contact you via phone (call or text) or email.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.FHI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Additional Location:If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!