Warehouse Lead

J.D. Heiskell & Companies; Adams Center (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Star is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Adams Center, NY to oversee daily warehouse operations and optimize inventory management, ensuring safety and efficiency in handling dairy feed products.

You will lead forklift-equipped teams, coordinate receiving, storage, and dispatch, and maintain accurate records while upholding safety standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in feed milling, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment (certification a plus).
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Comfortable with shift work, weekends, or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, storage, and dispatch of dairy feed products with accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement and monitor inventory control procedures, including stock rotation and loss prevention.
• Maintain an organized and clean warehouse environment, complying with safety and hygiene standards.
• Track inventory levels, manage stock replenishment, and oversee quality checks.
• Prepare and maintain warehouse documentation, including inventory reports and incident logs.
• Collaborate with receiving, operations, logistics, and production teams to ensure seamless product flow.
• Enforce safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and optimize warehouse efficiency.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and curiosity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety mindset

Inventory management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Company Overview:

At Gold Star, we offer feed and nutrition services and commodity trading in the northeastern U.S., primarily to dairies. As feed and commodity specialists, our customers count on us to originate feed for the mills, manufacture it according to their unique specifications and handle logistics for a safe and smooth delivery every time.

Job Summary:

Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, and maintaining safety protocols. This role requires a hands-on leader who can optimize workflow, manage storage systems, and ensure timely and accurate distribution of dairy feed products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate receiving, storage, and dispatching of dairy feed products, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement and monitor inventory control procedures, including stock rotation and loss prevention.
• Maintain an organized and clean warehouse environment, complying with safety and hygiene standards.
• Track inventory levels, manage stock replenishment, and oversee quality checks.
• Prepare and maintain warehouse documentation, including inventory reports and incident logs.
• Collaborate with receiving, operations, logistics, and production teams to ensure seamless product flow.
• Enforce safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to optimize warehouse efficiency
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in feed milling, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment (certification a plus).
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Comfortable with shift work, weekends, or overtime as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Indoor/outdoor mill setting with exposure to dust, noise, and temperature changes.
• Fast-paced team environment with a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and quality.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, climb 75 feet of ladder, and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• May require working on a rotating shift or weekends depending on production needs.
• Regular and predictable attendance