Night Warehouse Lead - Perishables & Safety

Testa Produce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical & Dental

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k) with 4% Company Match

Weekly Paid

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Purchase Program

On-site Fuel Program

Job summary

Testa Produce, a long-established Chicago-area produce distributor, seeks an experienced PM warehouse leader to direct daily operations, ensure quality control, and maintain strict food safety standards.

You will lead night shifts, oversee inventory rotation, and coordinate with dispatch to ensure on-time shipments while upholding GWPs and OSHA/DOT compliance. Strong leadership and ERP/CRM proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, logistics, management, or related equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Experience in food, produce, grocery, or perishable-goods distribution strongly preferred.
• Proficient PC skills in CRM and ERP systems—Produce Pro, Excel, and common email systems.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write English satisfactorily; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day PM warehouse functions, order selection, and staging using WMS and RF scanning systems.
• Oversee night loading assignments, ensuring proper pallet building, weight distribution, and adherence to USDA stacking guidelines.
• Ensure strict product rotation using FIFO criteria to optimize inventory flow, minimize damage, mis-picks, and product waste.
• Support and collaborate with Dispatch and Transportation teams on daily tasks, route staging, and system-shipping orders.
• Reconcile orders prior to shipment, audit loads for accuracy, and maintain warehouse organization for maximum shipping accessibility.
• Enforce Good Warehouse Practices (GWPs), SOPs, and strict food safety guidelines.
• Inspect outbound vehicles and temperature-sensitive areas to prevent contamination and maintain cold-chain compliance.
• Direct warehouse sanitation efforts to maintain a clean, safe facility.
• Lead and promote a strong safety culture with the Safety Department, inspections, and root-cause investigations.
• Oversee MHE usage and maintenance; ensure safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, lift-gates, ramps.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and OSHA/DOT standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and manage PM warehouse personnel, fostering morale and accountability.

Skills

Start-Up Smart

Intellectual horsepower

Highly resourceful

Relationship management

Innovative thinking

Listening skills

Complex problem-solving

Organized execution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

Produce Pro

Microsoft Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Testa Produce, a long-established Chicago-area produce distributor, seeks an experienced PM warehouse leader to direct daily operations, ensure quality control, and maintain strict food safety standards.

You will lead night shifts, oversee inventory rotation, and coordinate with dispatch to ensure on-time shipments while upholding GWPs and OSHA/DOT compliance. Strong leadership and ERP/CRM proficiency are required.