Distribution Center Picking Lead 2nd Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package including vacation, welln.

13 paid holidays

401k with 8% match

Annual bonus potential

Maternity & paternity leave

Membership reimbursement (Sam's/Costco

Tuition-Free College Program

Candy allotments

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Distribution Center Picking Lead for the 2nd shift (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM). You will oversee picking operations, coordinate with floor personnel, and support shipping/receiving while maintaining inventory accuracy.

The role requires forklift experience, 1+ years in supply chain, and a strong safety mindset. You may cover other areas as needed and oversee 14-25 employees.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• 1+ years supply chain experience (scheduling, transportation distribution, supervision).
• Knowledge of Warehouse operations best practices.
• Good work history and team player.
• Knowledge of GMP and Good Warehouse Practices.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely.

Responsibilities

• Monitors flow and communicates with floor personnel to identify problems.
• Primary focus on picking operations, with support for shipping/receiving.
• Coverage for vacations and for office personnel when needed.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and answers floor questions.
• Monitors forklift operators and equipment for safety.
• Keeps daily flow moving with minimal supervision.
• May cover other areas, including off-shifts.

Skills

Forklift experience

Supply chain experience

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Time management

Judgment & decision making

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Communication

Excel

PPT

PBI

SAP

WMS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JDA

WMS

Job description

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Distribution Center Picking Lead 2nd Shift

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Erlanger, KY, US, 41018

OVERVIEW

Hours: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Monitors flow and communicates with floor personnel to identify possible problems or changes coming. This role will have primary focus on picking operations, but will support our shipping and receiving operations as needed. Provides coverage for vacations on others shifts as well as office personnel and supervisors when needed. Responsible for various reports to maintain inventory accuracy and answering questions for the floor personnel. Monitors forklift operators and equipment to ensure the safety of warehouse personnel as well as people they work around in Distribution Center. Keeps the daily flow of working moving with minimal support from the supervisor. May be asked to cover other areas, including, off-shifts.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Forklift experience REQUIRED


• 1+ years supply chain experience (scheduling, transportation distribution, supervision)


• Knowledge of Warehouse operations best practices


• JDA experience is preferred


• Good work history and a willing to be a team player


• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Warehouse Practices


• Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.


• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities and on-going projects.


• Time Management-Managing one’s own time and the times of others.


• Judgment and Decision Making-Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.


• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.


• Work well with others in a team-oriented environment.


• Speaking- Talk to others to convey information effectively.


• Good computer skills, especially Excel, PPT, PBI and experience with SAP and WMS.


• Assist Supervisor in managing between 14-25 employees


• High School Diploma or GED

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value ofCare For Our Peopleand we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off


• 13 paid holidays


• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country


• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases


• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options


• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement


• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)


• Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 AND 2025 NKY Magazine Best Workplace in Northern Kentucky

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.