Warehouse Lead

Arcadia Cold, LLC; College Park, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Lead to manage loading, unloading, and picking of products in a warehouse environment. You will operate powered industrial trucks, supervise operators, and support accuracy in shipping, receiving, and put-away using Wave Planner and I-Warehouse tools.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with MHE, and solid communication and detail-oriented skills. Weekend availability may be needed as part of a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Experience operating Arcadia MHE equipment.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends if needed.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to maneuver the warehouse.
• Load and unload products onto pallets following a work order.
• Provide visual checks with Wave Planner for accuracy in put-away, shipping, receiving.
• Support efficiency KPIs such as turn times and accuracy.
• Perform daily safety checks on equipment using I-Warehouse.
• Verify inventory and inspect packaging integrity.
• Cross-train and supervise Warehouse Operators I-III.

Skills

MHE operation

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MHE equipment (Forklift, Power Jack)

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

At Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics, our mission is to design and deploy modern facilities and provide innovative solutions through the practical application of technology, creating meaningful value for our customers while helping them meet their strategic objectives – establishing The New Age of cold chain.

We believe our employees make us different. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop the best employees available in the markets we serve. Only through the strength of our employees will we attain our business goals.

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

The Warehouse Lead role is responsible for loading, unloading, stacking, sorting, and segregating, and case picking products in a warehouse environment in order to assemble customer orders. Warehouse leads must be capable of operating all material handling equipment.

The Warehouse Lead also assists the Warehouse Operators in their duties by answering technical and procedural questions, providing training to new hires, and providing feedback to Supervisors and Managers on employee performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Operate powered industrial trucks (power jack and forklift) to maneuver through the warehouse.
• Select and load products from warehouse storage onto pallets or trays following a work or pick order to prepare product loads for shipping to customer locations.
• Provide visual and check with Wave Planner to ensure put-away, shipping, receiving accuracy.
• Work with Wave Planner and Management to ensure proper efficiency to operations KPI’s. i.e. turn times, damage, accuracy etc.
• Ensure proper LM functions as communicated by supervisors.
• Verify inventory and visually inspect product for quality assurance, including integrity of packaging and visible signs of damage.
• Document and report damages to supervisor or manager.
• Apply knowledge of truck weight distribution and capabilities to plan, organize and efficiently stage product.
• Handle manual wrap wand to wrap pallets.
• Receive work assignments from control room. Read and follow computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped and received.
• Oversees activities of Warehouse Operators.
• Using I-Warehouse, perform daily and pre-trip safety checks on all equipment.
• Apply knowledge of product location to efficiently gather all products for load(s).
• Identify pick type according to the work order to plan.
• Communicate with fellow employees for safe transport of goods throughout the warehouse.
• Provide training to new hires.
• Follows all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide Warehouse Operators with a resource for answering protocol and procedure questions, including client specifications, policies, and operating procedures.
• Maintain clean work environment, which may include picking up trash or cleaning spills.
• Must possess the skill to cross-train and warehouse Operator I, II and III.
• Other duties may be assigned to fulfill Arcadia’s objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution.
• Experience operating all Arcadia MHE equipment required.
• Basic reading, legible writing and arithmetic skills required.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently or as a team.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shifts, including weekends if needed.

Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.