Warehouse Group Leader - Allendale, NJ

VetJobs; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a bilingual Group Leader for our warehouse in Allendale, New Jersey. This on-site role supports the warehouse manager by leading daily operations, expediting work orders, and ensuring safety, quality and efficiency on the 5pm–1am shift.

The ideal candidate will have a High School/GED, 2–5 years in manufacturing or a related environment, and strong leadership with basic MS Word/Excel skills. Bilingual Spanish-English is required to communicate with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Bilingual Spanish-English required.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel) preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Motivate team to meet safety, quality, productivity and attendance goals.
• Monitor workflow and KPIs; adjust staffing to meet deadlines.
• Ensure orders are processed accurately and shipped on time.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

High School/GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

We are looking to add a bilingual Group Leader to our warehouse. The Group Leader assists in the development, training, evaluation, and work schedules. This role also provides support to the shift or department supervisor in achieving daily and monthly goals in safety, quality, accuracy and production. The Group Leader will be responsible for expediting work orders through the manufacturing process, accurate production reporting and maximizing resources while reducing scrap/rework. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Shift Hours

5pm to 1am

Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse manager and supervisor with leading daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Motivate warehouse associates to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and attendance expectations.
• Work with warehouse manager and supervisor to monitor workflow, KPI’s (key performance indicators) and staffing throughout the shift to ensure operational goals and deadlines are met.
• Ensure that all orders are processed accurately and shipped on time while meeting customer and company standards.
• Partner with transportation, inventory control, customer service, and other departments to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and equipment standards.
• Conduct daily team huddles, communicate priorities, and provide real-time feedback and support to associates.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve overall warehouse performance.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members while helping build a positive and accountable team culture.
• Assist with problem-solving and decision-making during operational challenges and high-volume periods.
• Support final mile load-out operations and ensure shipment readiness.
• Act on behalf of the supervisor during absence.
• Act as First Responder during Plant emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Desired Experience
• Basic computer skills – MS Word and MS Excel
• Bilingual (Spanish-English)
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with team members to achieve goals
• Support and promote Worthington's philosophy
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Basic ability to troubleshooting production/personnel issues

Minimum 2-5 Years Experience In Manufacturing / Production Environment

• 1st Aid/CPR Training and Emergency Response Training
• Basic Excel and Group Wise training
• Continuous Improvement training
• On the job training to enhance safety, productivity, and troubleshooting skills

Pay Range

$25-28/hr

Location

City: Allendale

State: New Jersey

Job Category

Warehouse

Job Code

Warehouse Warehouse

Affiliate Sponsor

Worthington Enterprises