Warehouse Floor Lead — Forklift & Shipping Supervisor

Kraft Heinz; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental life insurance

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Holland Plant is seeking a Warehouse Lead to manage receiving and shipping activities, coordinating forklift drivers, and supervising hourly staff. The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced production environment.

This full‑time position requires forklift certification, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and strong knowledge of SAP/BPCS systems. Overtime and weekend coverage may be required depending on training needs and production demands.

Qualifications

• Requires certification on forklift equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for receiving supplies and shipping product.
• Coordinate activities of forklift drivers.
• Manage and organize rework and rework paperwork.
• Operate forklift equipment (requires certification).
• Keep Materials areas clean and organized.
• Train full‑time & seasonal employees on warehouse operations including forklift operation, proper storage, loading/unloading trucks, dock plates & locks, rail door/gates/bridges, chemical & label handling, emergency evacuation, etc.
• Provide direction to hourly employees, including forklift drivers, scrubber operators, heavy loaders, rework crews.
• Communicate with Floor Lead on status of rework and warehouse operations and priorities.
• Direct inbound and outbound shipments and complete required documentation.
• Stage materials for Production and Process Control departments.
• Support Palletizer Operators, including printing pallet tags.
• Maintain files, complete reports & documentation accurately.
• Report using inbound/outbound logs and Heinz Shipment Scheduling log.
• Be able to receive materials and complete required documents.
• Complete cycle counts as directed by supervisor.
• Unload corn syrup tankers.
• Follow safe practices and GMP standards.
• Other duties as required by supervisor/manager.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift certification

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Supply chain familiarity

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Lead/supervisory experience

Standing/walking frequently

Tools

BPCS

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Kraft Heinz Holland Plant is seeking a Warehouse Lead to manage receiving and shipping activities, coordinating forklift drivers, and supervising hourly staff. The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced production environment.

This full‑time position requires forklift certification, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and strong knowledge of SAP/BPCS systems. Overtime and weekend coverage may be required depending on training needs and production demands.