Warehouse Lead

Dot Foods; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods, located in Burley, ID, seeks a Warehouse Lead to supervise daily receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations. You will train and mentor staff, ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, and drive lean initiatives to reduce waste while meeting service goals.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work on site with a disciplined, safety‑minded mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be currently employed by Dot Foods or Dot Transportation, Inc.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• No steps of discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead receiving, warehousing and shipping of product on the warehouse floor.
• Train personnel to use warehouse management systems.
• Train personnel in safe and efficient use of material handling equipment.
• Coach and mentor assigned staff.
• Communicate work expectations and results.
• Lead lean initiatives to remove waste from processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership experience

Safety-conscious mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Address 1541 West 27th Street, Burley, ID, 83318, US

Compensation $26.75 - $29.50/hour

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Logistics procurement distribution and supply chain

Description

Location: Burley, ID Department: Warehouse Reports To: Warehouse Shift Manager

Your Role

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.

• 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

Role Specifics

• Schedule:Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6pm - 6:30am
• 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 60 pounds on a regular basis

We Need You To Have:

• Must be currently employed by Dot Foods or Dot Transportation, Inc.
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong organization skills
• Strong communication skills
• No steps of discipline

We'd Like You To 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

What Can Dot Offer You?

As a family-owned and -operated company for the past 65 years, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture within the business. As a vital part of that family unit, we want to ensure you feel included and respected for any differing ideas. We appreciate those opinions and count on them to make us successful. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

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.