Lead, Warehouse - 3rd Shift

Performance Foodservice; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

RRSP

Paid Direct Drug Card

Scholarship Opportunities for children

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Portland, OR is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations, ensure safety, and drive productivity within the assigned area during shifts. You will supervise staff, coordinate workflow, and uphold quality service for customers.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of warehouse experience with team‑lead exposure, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of warehouse experience with team lead exposure.
• Intermediate knowledge of warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform administrative work; data entry and paperwork processing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Intermediate mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to learn electronic warehouse management software.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, productivity, and efficiency in assigned area during shift.
• Oversee employees and monitor workflow to improve day-to-day operations.
• Supervise and communicate effectively to multiple warehouse staff.
• Maintain records and ensure training.
• Ensure equipment is in proper working condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Safety orientation

Data analysis

Mechanical/mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Electronic warehouse management software

Powered industrial vehicle certification

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more. Benefits start on day one.


• 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 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more. Benefits start on day one.


• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and quality performance

Primary Responsibilities

As the Warehouse Lead, you are responsible for the overall safety, productivity, and efficiency of employees within their assigned area(s) during the assigned shift. You will oversee employees and monitor workflow to create efficiencies throughout day-to-day operations. You will help lead the culture through ensuring that the warehouse is providing Core-Mark customers with superior service and quality. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated an ability to supervise, lead, and communicate effectively to multiple warehouse employees. This individual should possess strong attention to detail, dedication to safety, and drive to provide quality throughout their work.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Communicating with Warehouse Supervisor and employees at the start and throughout each shift.


• Ensuring that consistent practices and policies are followed.


• Fostering morale and encourage team work, pride, and quality performance.


• Monitoring supplies levels at stations for start of shift and directing replenishment efforts.


• Ensuring that all equipment is in proper working condition.


• Leading a safe work environment, handling reports, and communicating situations in a timely manner.


• Ensuring that employees have received proper training and arranging for training as needed.


• Monitoring the security of assigned.


• Performing all task in compliance with safety policies and practices.


• Communicating with Warehouse Supervisor of progress and completion of assigned shift duties.


• Maintaining records of materials and items received/distributed.


• Fulfilling paperwork for assigned area.


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) certificate.

1 to 3 years of warehouse experiences, Team Lead Experience.

Intermediate knowledge of warehouse management systems, email systems, and Microsoft Office (word, Excel, etc.).

Ability to perform administrative work; including data entry and paperwork processing.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Intermediate mechanical and mathematical skills.

Ability to disperse information to the company and across the warehouse.

Ability to analyze data, review the operations information, and make suggested changes.

Ability to be able to get certified to operate powered industrial vehicles.

Ability to learn and use electronic warehouse management software.

Physical ability to regularly lift, carry, and position: up to 10 lbs. regularly, up to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.

Physical ability to handle objects, tools, and/or controls.

Physical ability to stand for a significant period of time and walk continuously.

Physical ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, or crawl.

May require the ability to operate and/or be certified on various powered equipment.

Ability to work in a warehouse environment which will expose the incumbent to a variety of noise and potential extremes in temperature.

Compensation

26.50