Warehouse Lead

Berlin Packaging; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

1 Berlin Shared Ownership Plan

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

FSAs for transportation, medical, and

Dependent care expenses

Paid parental leave for up to 12weeks

Tuition reimbursement

529 college savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Berlin Packaging is seeking a Warehouse Lead to provide subject matter expertise and direction to warehouse staff, ensuring efficient shipping, receiving, and inventory accuracy at our Minnesota location. The role focuses on meeting branch goals, upholding quality standards, and maintaining a safe, compliant warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of forklift experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to train others while following Berlin’s safety guidelines and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years warehouse experience operating a forklift required.
• Demonstrated leadership; provides subject matter expertise and training to others on system and process related activities.
• Required to take and pass the Company Forklift Certification program, which ensures you will be able to operate a forklift in accordance with Berlin Packaging’s safety guidelines. Failure to pass the exam results in the Company ending your employment.
• Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with limited guidance and direction
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to learnHigh energy, positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated; reliable, with strong initiative and results orientation
• Models safe work practices
• Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on warehouse systems, processes, and procedures; train and provide direction to warehouse associates and forklift operators.
• Plan the shipping and receiving schedule based on 99.9% On Time Delivery, as well as efficiency of resources performing tasks.
• Complete appropriate processes for accurate inventory counts pre and post receipt/shipment.
• Pull and prepare shipments for customers, ensuring that quantities and items match the order.
• Ensure all incoming product meets the Berlin quality standards
• Ensure all incoming ware is in acceptable condition and quantities match purchase order
• Fulfill orders to meet Berlin standards
• Maintain efficient, accurate, and orderly warehouse to sustain all cGMP and ISO Standards
• Maintain safe working environment
• Work with internal groups to service the customer and deliver branch metrics
• Serve as a role model for the employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity, and driving profitable results
• Other tasks as required

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Problem solving

Work ethic

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Safe work practices

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Berlin Packagingis the premier supplier of rigid packaging.With over $3 billion in revenue, we have grown 5x faster than the overall packaging industry since 1898.

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by us every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.

Our engagement scores are 2x the national average, and every employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Combined with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here!

Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Warehouse Lead who will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise and direction to warehouse staff to meet branch goals, operational procedures, and thrill Berlin customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on warehouse systems, processes, and procedures; train and provide direction to warehouse associates and forklift operators.
• Plan the shipping and receiving schedule based on 99.9% On Time Delivery, as well as efficiency of resources performing tasks.
• Complete appropriate processes for accurate inventory counts pre and post receipt/shipment.
• Pull and prepare shipments for customers, ensuring that quantities and items match the order.
• Ensure all incoming product meets the Berlin quality standards
• Ensure all incoming ware is in acceptable condition and quantities match purchase order
• Fulfill orders to meet Berlin standards
• Maintain efficient, accurate, and orderly warehouse to sustain all cGMP and ISO Standards
• Maintain safe working environment
• Work with internal groups to service the customer and deliver branch metrics
• Serve as a role model for the employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity, and driving profitable results
• Other tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years warehouse experience operating a forklift required
• Demonstrated leadership; provides subject matter expertise and training to others on system and process related activities
• Required to take and pass the Company Forklift Certification program, which ensures you will be able to operate a forklift in accordance with Berlin Packaging’s safety guidelines. Failure to pass the exam results in the Company ending your employment.
• Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with limited guidance and direction
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to learnHigh energy, positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated; reliable, with strong initiative and results orientation
• Models safe work practices
• Strong computer skills

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

Must be able to frequently lift and move boxes weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift and move boxes and/or pallets up to 45lbs through warehouse environment

MN Base Pay Range: $24 USD - $28 USD

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Paid parental leave for up to 12weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards.

• Note: any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Pay is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.