Second-Shift Warehouse Team Lead: Safety & Growth

River Valley Foods Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Insurance

401(k) & Roth IRA with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

River Valley Foods Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Warehouse 2nd Shift Team Lead to manage a fast-paced second shift. The role focuses on safety, productivity, and teamwork while leading a team through daily warehouse operations and equipment handling.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, good communication, and hands-on experience with warehouse technology and equipment. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with warehouse systems (Outlook, WMS, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift startup: hold team huddles, take attendance, and review safety/SQF updates.
• Coach, train, and support warehouse associates to hit performance goals.
• Oversee daily operations, assign tasks, and keep the team focused.
• Walk aisles regularly to ensure cleanliness and organization across work areas.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (pallet jacks, forklifts, dock equipment, etc.).
• Be a role model: lead by example and help create a safe, productive, and positive work culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Warehouse systems proficiency

Safety enforcement

Stand/walk for long periods

Education

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

RF guns

High lifts

Dock equipment

Outlook/WMS/Microsoft Office

Job description

River Valley Foods Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Warehouse 2nd Shift Team Lead to manage a fast-paced second shift. The role focuses on safety, productivity, and teamwork while leading a team through daily warehouse operations and equipment handling.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, good communication, and hands-on experience with warehouse technology and equipment. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.