Warehouse Lead

Dot Foods Inc.; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods Inc. in Ardmore, OK is seeking a hands-on warehouse leader to train, monitor, and evaluate personnel while guiding receiving, warehousing, and shipping to meet service and cost objectives.

The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, lean initiatives, and strong communication. Night shift from 6:30 PM to 5:00 AM requires standing, lifting up to 60 lbs, and adapting to temperature extremes.

Experience with warehouse management systems and MS Office is a plus; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication required.
• No disciplinary record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate warehouse equipment on a continuous shift.
• Train staff to use the warehouse management system.
• Coach and mentor team; monitor performance.
• Communicate expectations and results to team.
• Lead lean initiatives to reduce waste.
• Night shift: 6:30 PM–5:00 AM, indoor with temperature extremes.
• Stand/walk extensively and lift up to 60 lbs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Provides hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor by training, monitoring, and evaluating assigned personnel and actively leading the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Safely and efficiently utilize the warehouse material handling equipment
• Trains assigned personnel to accurately and consistently use warehouse management systems
• Trains assigned personnel in safe and efficient use of material handling equipment and supplies
• Serves as a coach and mentor
• Communicates work expectations and results achieved
• Leads lean thinking initiatives to remove waste from all aspects of the position

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School diploma or GED
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• No steps of discipline

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Prior experience in an environment that promotes safety
• Leadership experience
• Completed or in the process of completing the Achieve program

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Nights 6:30 PM-5:00 AM
• Indoor work with hot and humid or cold temperature extremes
• Possible need to arrive before and/or stay after shift to fulfill responsibilities
• Extensive standing/walking while operating warehouse equipment
• Regular physical activity, including lifting up to 60lbs on a regular basis

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.