Warehouse Lead

National Sugar Marketing Cooperative, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Sugar Marketing Cooperative, Inc. in Las Vegas is looking for a Warehouse Lead to oversee operations ensuring safety and compliance with AIB and SQF standards. The role includes coordinating loading schedules and tasks among warehouse staff while maintaining a clean and efficient working environment.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with forklift certification and demonstrable experience in warehouse management. This full-time role demands effective communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of forklift experience and/or training.
• Ongoing training on food safety, employee health, and safety.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the warehouse environment.
• Assist in coordinating loading/unloading schedules.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and manage employee performance.

Skills

Ability to work with and influence people

Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Effective communication

Education

High school graduate or GED

Forklift certification

OSHA 10-hour General Industry certification

Tools

Computerized inventory control systems

Forklift

Job description

Location: Las Vegas, NE, 89081

Position Overview

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by following all safety rules and procedures, including the effective use of all safety devices and equipment. This role ensures compliance with AIB and/or SQF standards throughout the warehouse and storage facilities, assisting in maintenance, sanitation, and overall cleanliness of the warehouse and surrounding grounds. The Warehouse Lead also supports continuous improvement efforts related to company warehouse operations.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of loading and unloading schedules with warehouse staff.
• Monitor inbound and outbound paperwork with forklift drivers, ensuring proper counts and product location.
• Participate in establishing work schedules; ensure schedules are implemented correctly and jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Help monitor product location to assure accuracy and optimize space usage through warehouse consolidation.
• Perform all functions relative to the Warehouse Management System, Tarantella, accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with supervision of employees engaged in stacking, storing, and shipping sugar in and out of the warehouse.
• Act as replacement for the Warehouse Manager when the Manager is not on site or unavailable.
• Assist with the progressive disciplinary process including counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive labor climate in the warehouse operation.
• Clean and inspect magnets and scalping screens to ensure product is free of contaminants.
• Maintain AIB and/or SQF standards throughout the warehouse and storage facilities.
• Assist in maintenance, sanitation, and overall cleanliness of the warehouse and surrounding grounds.
• Ensure appropriate record keeping to guarantee tight inventory control and proper product rotation.
• Actively participate in warehouse meetings and committees; initiate and hold meetings as needed.
• Monitor and encourage a clean, neat, and orderly work area within the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and compliance with company safety policies.
• Communicate regularly with Customer Service personnel to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Communicate developments and issues regularly with management and staff.
• Properly open and close the facility as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol workplace policies.
• In the absence of the manager, function as the Alternate SQF Practitioner.

Essential Skills And Attributes

Personal and Social Competence

• Ability to work with and influence people in a professional and positive setting.
• Foster an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration, both internally and externally.
• Maintain an even temperament under pressure.
• High integrity and honesty; promote ethical behavior and trust in all actions.
• Creative, assertive, and energetic self-starter.
• Behave ethically at all times.

Communications

• Understand and adhere to organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Maintain job-related confidentiality.
• Communicate for assistance from the appropriate manager when needed.
• Participate actively or lead department team and all staff meetings.
• Always communicate respectfully.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Education And Experience

• Working knowledge of computerized inventory control systems/warehouse management systems.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, or similar computer software systems.
• High school graduate or GED minimum.
• Ongoing training on food safety, employee health, and safety.
• Three years or more of forklift experience and/or training.

Specialized Training

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Food Safety/Food Defense training.
• OSHA 10-hour training for General Industry.
• Forklift Train the Trainer certification.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.
• Forklift certification.
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry certification.

Work Environment

Work Environment Conditions: Outdoor Weather Conditions – wet, humid (non‑weather); Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts; Work in High, Precarious Places; Fumes or Dust; Toxic or Caustic Chemicals; Extreme Heat (non‑weather over 90º F.); Low Noise (business office); Moderate Noise (light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers); Loud Noise (jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment).

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Activities include lifting, carrying, stooping/bending, kneeling, squatting, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, using hands, coordinating, eye‑hand coordination, close vision (20" or less), distance vision (20' or more), color vision, depth perception, and hearing.