Lead, Warehouse

Vistar; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; 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 Portland, OR is seeking a Warehouse Associate to oversee and support the daily flow of goods within a multi-temperature facility. You will supervise and guide the warehouse crew under the warehouse manager, maintain work areas, and assist with shipping and receiving while adhering to safety regulations and quality standards.

The role requires 1-2 years in a warehouse setting, flexibility for overtime, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution experience.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime and multi-temperature environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, lift 10–35 lbs and up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures; keep area safe and report hazards.
• Obtain daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
• Wear required PPE and safety gear.
• Conduct daily safety checks of forklift/pallet jack.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards.
• Assist warehouse crew with emergency and non-emergency tasks.
• Perform shipping, receiving, put-away, replenishment, returns, and audits as needed.
• Provide oversight and input on work in assigned area.
• Maintain housekeeping and secure equipment at end of shift.
• Provide backup support to warehouse management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• 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

Job Description

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
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required 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.

Compensation

$24