Warehouse Lead

Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.; Caldwell, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days Paid Time Off Annually

6 Paid Company Holidays Annually

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Capitol Distributing in Caldwell, Idaho, seeks a Warehouse Lead to oversee a portion of the warehouse during assigned shifts. You will coordinate a team handling receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include training new staff, organizing clerks, replenishing pick slots, unloading trailers, and assisting the order selection team while maintaining clean, safe work areas. The role may require rotating shifts and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in Warehouse or Manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Understanding of warehouse distribution procedures.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to multitask, plan, and forecast production requirements.
• Willingness to rotate shifts including nights and weekends; good attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, accuracy, and efficiency of product replenishment in the warehouse.
• Train new employees as needed.
• Organize warehouse staff to maintain supply of products.
• Replenish pick slots using daily forecasts and order reports.
• Unload trailers and assist receiving and order selection teams.
• Operate equipment and ensure areas are clean and safe.
• Follow safety guidelines and understand warehouse processes.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Multitask

Forecast production

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Shift flexibility

Bi-lingual (plus)

Tools

RF scanner

Stand-up forklift

Riding pallet jack

Hand carts

Cardboard baling machine

Job description

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 an hour.

Shift

Full-time that will require one weekend day.

About Capitol

Capitol Distributing is the largest convenience wholesale distributor in Idaho. Founded in 1983, Capitol delivers to retailers across the Western United States from its 300,000 square foot distribution center in Caldwell, Idaho.

Summary

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing operations for a portion of a warehouse or during an assigned shift. Coordinates a team that receives, stores, and distributes materials, equipment, and/or supplies.

Job Responsibilities

• The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient replenishment of products in the warehouse.
• Must be safety / security conscious, adhere to guidelines in the safety manual, and report any accidents or incidents to the manager immediately.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Organize Warehouse Clerks in assigned areas to keep efficient supply of product.
• Replenishing pick slots using daily forecasted and order-based reports
• Unload trailers returning from delivery routes
• Operate certain machinery.
• Assist the receiving team by breaking down pallets of incoming products.
• Receive product using an RF scanner, following receiving procedures
• Ensure the pick areas are set up and ready for the incoming order selection team
• Assist the order selection team when necessary.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow safety & security guidelines.
• Develop a working knowledge of the supply and receiving departments
• Perform other duties and work in other areas as assigned.

Working Conditions

Warehouse Leads may work at regular or freezer temperatures. Individuals working in freezer conditions will be provided with adequate cold gear and receive additional hourly differentials. This role is very fast-paced and requires a significant amount of movement to meet replenishment rates. The position will also require general physical movements such as walking, standing, occasionally lifting 50+lbs, bending, twisting, and reaching. Individuals will also be expected to follow and understand basic instructions/ policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Warehouse or Manufacturing Environments a plus.
• A solid understanding of warehouse distribution procedures processes.
• Operate various types of warehouse equipment such as stand-up forklifts, riding pallet jack, hand carts, and cardboard bailing machine.
• Must have the ability to multitask, plan, and forecast production requirements.
• Being self-motivated and having strong attention to detail are essential traits.
• Must be available for possible rotating shifts (including nights and weekends) and holidays.
• Great Attendance and Punctuality are a must. Strong Communication skills are preferred.
• Ability to understand warehouse mapping.
• Ability to safely use warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lift and move cases up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to follow policies and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work overtime upon request.
• Bi-lingual is a plus

Benefits

• 15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
• 6 Paid Company Holidays Annually
• 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
• Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts
• (15% off purchases, $.20 cents off fuel- per gallon)
• Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
• On Demand Pay & Pay-cards
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Up to $2,000 a year in performance bonuses
• Annual Merit Pay Increases

Capitol Distributing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.