Shipping & Receiving Warehouse Lead

Nichols Farms; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Farms is a leading pistachio processor in the U.S. located in Hanford, California.

The Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Lead oversees daily warehouse activities, coordinates with the RTE department, ensures secure shipments, and supports the Supervisor in workflow and performance monitoring. The role emphasizes safety, accurate order processing, inventory control, and hands-on leadership of warehouse staff, including forklift operations and shipments preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a food manufacturing and warehouse/shipping/receiving environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including email usage.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel and company information.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, yard dogs, electronic pallet jacks, and boom lifts.
• Bilingual with English reading/writing preferred.
• Able to work any day/shift, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Document and communicate information and provide pass-downs to Supervisors and the Department Director.
• Assist the Supervisor with scheduling assignments for team members.
• Coach and train new and existing employees.
• Conduct plant security checks and provide related training.
• Load trucks and stock the warehouse floor; maintain pallets and shelving.
• Prepare goods for shipment and ensure packaging specifications are met.
• Complete daily forklift inspection reports and maintain onsite records.
• Report product discrepancies to the Supervisor or Department Director.

Skills

Leadership

Resource management

Prioritization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team involvement

Detail-oriented

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Electronic pallet jacks

Boom lifts

X3 ERP

Job description

Nichols Farms is a leading pistachio processor in the U.S. located in Hanford, California.

The Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Lead oversees daily warehouse activities, coordinates with the RTE department, ensures secure shipments, and supports the Supervisor in workflow and performance monitoring. The role emphasizes safety, accurate order processing, inventory control, and hands-on leadership of warehouse staff, including forklift operations and shipments preparation.