Hands-on Warehouse Lead | Forklift Ops | Bilingual

Legacy Bakehouse; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Additional company benefits - details

Job summary

Legacy Bakehouse in Waukesha, WI is looking for a dependable Warehouse Lead who will be on the floor with the team, directing workflow, operating forklifts, verifying shipments, and ensuring safe, efficient operations daily.

You will report to the Plant Manager and act as the on-floor contact when the Warehouse Manager is off-site; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred and experience with FIFO/FEFO, GMP, and OSHA standards is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, or production experience.
• Forklift certification preferred/required.
• Food manufacturing, food distribution, or regulated CPG environment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with FIFO/FEFO rotation, receiving, and cycle counting.
• Able to read and follow written work instructions in English.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented; high school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily workflow of warehouse associates: receiving, putaway, order picking, and outbound shipping.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and powered pallet jacks.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipments against purchase orders, BOLs, and packing slips.
• Ensure correct product storage following FEFO rotation, allergen/organic segregation, and labeling standards.
• Support inventory and cycle counts; communicate variances to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse floor in compliance with GMP and OSHA standards.
• Coach and guide associates on procedures, safety, and quality expectations.
• Communicate across shifts for smooth handoffs; document receiving logs and shipping records.
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and food safety concerns to management immediately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Reading instructions

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Legacy Bakehouse in Waukesha, WI is looking for a dependable Warehouse Lead who will be on the floor with the team, directing workflow, operating forklifts, verifying shipments, and ensuring safe, efficient operations daily.

You will report to the Plant Manager and act as the on-floor contact when the Warehouse Manager is off-site; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred and experience with FIFO/FEFO, GMP, and OSHA standards is valued.