Freezer Lead - East Dock - 1st Shift (Seasonal)

1-800-Flowers.com; Obetz (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM is seeking a Freezer Lead for East Dock on 1st Shift (Seasonal). This role coordinates daily workflow in a multi-temperature warehouse, including freezer areas at or below 0°F, and leads training for associates to meet productivity and safety standards.

You will monitor performance with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and reports, provide timely feedback, lead start-up meetings, and help update processes and training materials, while fostering a respectful, motivated team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in warehouse or similar.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Basic math and ability to read and follow labels and processes.
• Experience with WMS and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow, training, and problem-solving for associates in a cold storage/freezer environment.
• Monitor productivity using WMS and reports to meet goals.
• Provide timely feedback to associates.
• Lead start-up meetings and communicate departmental updates.
• Update processes, training materials, and documentation.
• Promote a respectful, motivated workplace.
• Perform manual labor on production floor during non-peak periods.
• Ensure compliance with safety, SQF requirements.
• Perform additional duties and support other departments as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Reading labels/instructions

Math skills

WMS

SAP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

Freezer Lead - East Dock - 1st Shift (Seasonal)

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Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution, or production environment.

Ability to work in cold storage/freezer conditions (-10°F to 40°F).

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with peers, management, and frontline employees.

Proficiency in reading and following labels, processes, and instructions.

Basic math skills for inventory, tracking, and productivity reporting.

Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); SAP experience preferred.

Ability to lift 30 lbs. continuously and 50 lbs. occasionally.

Willingness to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb for extended periods during an 8-10 hour shift.

Job Title

Freezer Lead - East Dock - 1st Shift (Seasonal)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Freezer Lead plays a key role in coordinating daily workflow, training, and troubleshooting within a multi-temperature warehouse environment — including freezer areas at or below 0°F. This position ensures productivity goals are met, fosters a positive and respectful team environment, and supports operational excellence through hands-on leadership.

Coordinate daily workflow, training, and problem-solving for associates in a cold storage/freezer environment.

Monitor productivity using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other reports to ensure goals, deadlines, and accuracy standards are met.

Provide timely, constructive feedback to associates individually and in group settings.

Lead start-up meetings and communicate departmental updates.

Assist in updating processes, training materials, and documentation.

Promote employee retention by fostering a respectful, motivated, and solution-focused workplace.

Perform manual labor and work on the production floor during non-peak periods as needed.

Ensure compliance with all safety, security, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements.

Perform additional duties and support other departments as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution, or similar environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Basic math skills and ability to read and follow labels, processes, and instructions.

Experience with WMS and SAP preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a cold storage environment (-10°F to 40°F).

Lift up to 30 lbs. continuously and 50 lbs. occasionally.

Walk and stand for 8-10 hours per shift.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb as needed.

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