Warehouse Lead

Western Sugar; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sugar Cooperative in Colorado is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily grain handling, loading operations, inventory control and shift supervision. The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and accurate reporting, with weekend rotation and overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate will have high school diploma, experience with sugar truck loading, and basic mechanical skills; torch/welding experience is a plus and leadership capability is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sugar truck loading, inventory control, and reporting.
• Experience in lead supervisory roles preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and monitor performance.
• Basic mechanical skills; torch/welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and staff.
• Ensure safety, GMP compliance, and quality control.
• Coordinate loading and unloading of sugar trucks.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reporting.

Skills

Truck loading

Inventory control

Supervisory skills

Record keeping

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torch welding

Job description

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Warehouse Lead

Title: Warehouse Lead

JOB REQUIREMENTS and RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

The successful candidate must possess:

• A Commitment to the core values of Western Sugar Cooperative: Safety – Integrity – Openness & Trust – Teamwork- Entrepreneurship – Social Responsibility
• Commitment to personal and food safety as well as efficient operations.
• Applicants must have good oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to regular attendance
• Basic computer and maintenance knowledge
• Applicants should possess ability to develop effective time management skills
• Job requires multi-tasking, good organizational skills, and self motivation
• Applicants must work well within a crew context
• Candidate may be required to work shifts, which will include weekends
• Applicants must have initiative to work with little supervision
• Required to work overtime with little or no notice
• Able to lift 100 lbs
• Follow required Good Manufacturing Practices, BRC guidelines, good hygiene, and safety protocols
• Maintain high ethical standards

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of sugar truck loading, inspection, and documentation
• Inventory control and documentation
• Good customer service and lead supervisory skills
• Accurate and timely record keeping and reporting skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Torch and welding skills a plus

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

NOTE:All these skills and experiences outlined above are preferred but are not required to be considered for this position. Employees should understand this job will not be awarded on a trial basis. It is, therefore, the employee’s responsibility to investigate the duties of the job being applied for.

It is the policy of The Western Sugar Cooperative not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff and termination. Western Sugar Cooperative is a Drug Free workplace.