Warehouse Coach & POD Lead | Lean & Safety Champion

Dot Foods Inc.; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 31,340 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods is seeking a Warehouse Coach for our Mount Sterling, IL facility to lead the warehouse floor teams in daily operations, safety, and productivity.

You will mentor order selectors, coordinate with trainers and supervisors, and help implement lean practices while ensuring accurate, timely fulfillment. This role requires strong communication, reliability, and a willingness to work night shifts as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Must be a current employee of Dot Foods, Inc. or Dot Transportation, Inc.
• High School Diploma or GED or relevant work experience
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Six months on Dot warehouse floor and graduated the 90-day program

Responsibilities

• Serve as a coach and mentor to all warehouse order selector employees; model behavior on the floor.
• Safely and efficiently operate warehouse material handling equipment, meeting production, service level and food safety standards.
• Communicate work expectations and results achieved.
• Lead a POD.
• Back-up lead or trainer role when necessary; otherwise work in production.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dot Foods is seeking a Warehouse Coach for our Mount Sterling, IL facility to lead the warehouse floor teams in daily operations, safety, and productivity.

You will mentor order selectors, coordinate with trainers and supervisors, and help implement lean practices while ensuring accurate, timely fulfillment. This role requires strong communication, reliability, and a willingness to work night shifts as scheduled.