Warehouse Lead

Essex Food Ingredients Inc; Frazer Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Food Ingredients Inc in Frazer Township, PA, seeks a Warehouse Lead to guide and support warehouse associates under the Warehouse Operations Manager. The role involves supervising staffing, training, performance reviews, safety compliance, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

You will also back up the PCQI, coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, and promote continuous improvement in warehouse efficiency while upholding SQF standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years related warehouse experience preferred or equivalent.
• Forklift certification and ability to operate standard warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear directions to warehouse associates and delegate tasks.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance reviews in line with policy.
• Maintain safety and SQF compliance; uphold food defense standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Training & coaching

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Handheld scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Warehouse Lead performs the duties of the warehouse associate and indirectly supports and leads the activities of all Warehouse Associates as defined by the Warehouse Operations Manager.Under the direction of the Operations Warehouse Manager, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recommendations for hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; aid in performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problemsPRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership, Management & AccountabilityProvides clear directions to warehouse associates and creates opportunities for them to succeed.Delegates work, as appropriate, and develop their skillsets to help them grow.Provides clear expectations regarding measurables, Core Values, roles & responsibilities to warehouse associates.Participates in quarterly conversations with warehouse associates and annual performance reviews.Provides the necessary tools to warehouse associates, including training, technology, personal time, and attention.Warehouse ManagementPerform duties of Warehouse Associate as needed (see appropriate job description).Maintain all Safety and Food Defense related policies and procedures to insure all standards are achieved. Supports all SQF policies and requirements.Act as a back up for PCQI practitionerSupports and promotes compliance with all stated safety policies and requirements.Recommends changes designed to improve control and efficiency of logistics and warehouse operations.Perform Warehouse Operations Manager’s duties when he is absent or when requested.Keep accurate forklift maintenance records (daily report) to identify recurring problems and report back to our service provider (Maintenance company /GNB Battery) as well as insure that proper PM’s are being completed quarterly by Maintenance company.Review, maintain, repair and report facility needs as required including general housekeeping, repairs, (minor & major), painting, Safety (exit) lighting, small power equipment.Assist with checking all outbound shipments.Initiate investigations into causes of damages or shortages of product.Assist with the formulation and implementation of programs to ensure high standards of service.Assist with inbound receiving including taking pictures of damages and forwarding appropriate information to process claims.Monitor and notify Office Administration Supervisor of any supplies required for warehouse operations (stretch wrap; boxes; tape, etc.)Manages timely, productive and damage free inbound freight.Initiates and maintains Good Housekeeping practices.Perform routing responsibilities and driver scheduling as needed.Other duties as required.Inventory ManagementMaintains inventory accuracy by assuring procedure compliance in all movement of stock.Minimizes product damage. Ensures employees are properly trained and comply with standard operating procedures.Monitors inventory accuracy and implements corrective action where needed.Assist with cycle-counts and quarterly inventory.Project ManagementLeads projects in the warehouse.Clerical/General AdministrativeRespond to routine emails, phone calls, etcMake copies, print documents, mail delivery, etcFile paperworkThis job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This job requires occasional driving. The employee is regularly required to sit talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 100 pounds as well as, maneuvering up to 450 pound drums. Must be able to work in severe weather conditions; both heat and cold. Use of equipment includes but not limited to forklifts, hand jacks, electric pallet jacks, and drum carts.LANGUAGE SKILLS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear fluently in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before individuals or groups.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ration, and percent.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Quality and Quantity Standards: Standards may be both qualitative and quantitative and will be determined by the Operations Manager.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Maintain a current valid Commercial Driver’s License for the Class (A, B) vehicle operated and any endorsements required. Maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Certified on Essex Grain forklift every 3 years.Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate Degree and a minimum 3-5 years related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experienceWorking Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, forklifts, hand held scanners and box cutters. Lifting up to 50 lbs. No travel is expected for this position.This is a full-time position with the regular work hours as: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime and adjustment to hours and/or days may be required,Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.