Warehouse/Cooler Lead

Dairy Challenge; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities (internal)

Job summary

T.G. Lee Dairy is seeking a warehouse/cooler lead to provide day-to-day leadership for the warehouse and cooler team. The role emphasizes accurate movement of product, inventory control, and adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards.

The lead will coordinate daily tasks, monitor KPIs, and support training and development of staff while ensuring efficient, compliant warehouse operations in a dairy production environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of warehouse, distribution, or related experience with leadership responsibilities
• Experience with shipping/receiving documents and ERP/MMS systems
• Able to promote a teamwork environment and contribute to overall warehouse success

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily shift schedule and assign tasks to the warehouse/cooler team
• Communicate issues to supervision and seek process improvements
• Maintain accurate records and handle documents for shipments
• Move product accurately and efficiently to meet demand
• Maintain organization and stock rotation in warehouse/cooler areas
• Monitor KPIs and adjust operations as needed
• Verify incoming/outgoing orders against invoices and paperwork
• Assist training and certification of staff on equipment
• Support inventories and audits
• Ensure safe, clean, and compliant warehouse operations

Skills

Leadership

Team environment

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Math & inventory counting

Reading and writing English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

T.G. Lee Dairyhas animmediate job opening for a warehouse/cooler lead. The lead will provide day-to-day team leadership to warehouse/cooler team members. Perform accurate and efficient movement of product and inventory throughout the warehouse and cooler environment to meet and exceed operational goals, internal standards and customer needs. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the warehousing area/department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate the daily schedule at start of shift with the warehouse/cooler team, detailing the workload
  requirements of the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
• Proactively communicate warehouse issues, including those involving deficiencies, to warehouse supervision;
  look for continuous improvement/process improvement opportunities
• Possess a complete knowledge of all warehouse and shipping and receiving documents, accurately completing
  all necessary paper and electronic forms in a timely manner
• Consistently meet or exceed production demands and needs by moving product accurately and efficiently
• Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse
• Monitor KPI's and make daily operational adjustments as needed; ensure effective utilization of labor
• Ensure that incoming and outgoing orders are verified against vendor’s invoices, bills of lading, customer orders,and similar documentation
• Assist in the training and development of warehouse/cooler employees, including certifying employees on
  equipment as needed
• Perform daily, monthly, and end-of-year inventories; perform or assist with audits
• Assess staffing and materials to ensure supplies are adequate
• Ensure proper maintenance of the warehouse facilities, equipment, and supplies; recommend equipment
  requirements and replacements to supervisor to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity and efficiency
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality,
  and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

SCHEDULE:

• 4-days a week - rotating schedule to provide coverage as needed.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution*
• Competitive pay
• All non-CDL delivery drivers have daily routes and are home nightly
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

*varies by company

T.G. Lee Dairyisa farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership
  attributes or team lead experience
• Certification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to promote a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse/cooler team
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities
• Able to carry out instructions
• Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts
• Able to adapt to changing situations
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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