Warehouse 2nd Shift Team Lead

River-Valley-Foods-1; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) & Roth IRA with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

River Valley Holdings in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Warehouse 2nd Shift Team Lead to manage a fast-paced distribution operation on the second shift. This full-time role starts at $25.00 per hour with a four-day workweek (Sunday–Wednesday, 2pm until completion) and Fridays off while the plant runs Saturday–Thursday.

You will lead startup, coach and train warehouse staff, oversee daily tasks, enforce safety standards, and operate equipment as needed. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred; 3+ years warehouse experience recommended.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to operate warehouse systems and equipment safely.

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

Equipment experience

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Outlook

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Warehouse 2nd Shift Team Lead

Full-time Regular MANUAL LABOR Cavallaro Foods, Syracuse, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1825

Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

River Valley, a growing specialty foods and consumable products distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for full time SecondShift Warehouse Team Lead. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY.

Join a fast-growing distributor of specialty foods and non-consumable products. We\'re looking for a hands-on, positive, and reliable Warehouse Team Lead to support our second shift team and help drive safety, productivity, and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Wages:

• Starting at $25.00 per hour

Hours:

• Scheduled for 4 days/week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 2pm – work is finished
• Warehouse operates Saturday - Thursday (Fridays off)

Essential 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

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable with warehouse systems (Outlook, WMS, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Experience with equipment like pallet jacks, high lifts, RF guns
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and enforce safety standards

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or higher preferred but not required
• 3+ years of warehouse experience preferred

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & Roth IRA with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Purchase Program

River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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