Warehouse Lead

Honor Foods; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking a Warehouse Lead to support management by leading a team, ensuring safety, and driving performance. This role involves training, compliance, and hands-on assistance in a dynamic warehouse environment. Join us to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience in inventory control & distribution.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team members to meet productivity and safety goals.
• Train and evaluate warehouse personnel.
• Ensure operational compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Warehouse Lead - Join Our Growing Team!

Location: 5505 Tacony Street. Philadelphia, PA 19137
Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 4PM to 12:30AM
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor(s)

Purpose of This Position:

As a Warehouse Lead, you'll play a vital role in supporting upper warehouse management by leading team members, upholding safety procedures, promoting company goals, and offering hands-on assistance where needed. Your leadership will help drive training, performance, and morale. You'll also participate in interviewing potential candidates and shaping the future of our warehouse team.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead and motivate team members to meet productivity and safety goals

  
  


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  Train and evaluate warehouse personnel

  
  


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  Ensure operational compliance and continuous improvement

  
  


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  Provide clear feedback and coaching to team members

  
  


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  Communicate effectively with warehouse management

  
  


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  Monitor and verify inventory levels and process accuracy

  
  


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  Operate MHE and use Voice Pick technology

  
  


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  Troubleshoot reliability and food safety issues

  
  


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  Perform hands-on warehouse duties when necessary

  
  


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  Maintain accurate paperwork and system data

  
  


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  Support a safety-first culture through daily actions and leadership

  
  


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  Participate in interviews for new warehouse hires

  
  

Requirements:

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  Education: High School Diploma or GED required;

  
  


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  Experience:

  
  
  
  
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    Warehouse experience (inventory control & distribution)

    
    
  
  
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    Previous leadership/supervisory experience required

    
    
  
  
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    Food distribution industry experience is a plus

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Skills:

  
  
  
  
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    Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills

    
    
  
  
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    Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

    
    
  
  
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    Comfortable operating warehouse systems and equipment

    
    
  
  
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    Ability to lead across departments and temperatures

    
    
  
  
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    Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally as needed

  
  

Physical Demands:

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  Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs. (frequent lifting up to 100 lbs.)

  
  


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  Frequent standing, walking, and reaching

  
  


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  Comfortable working in temperature extremes (-10F to high heat/humidity)

  
  


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  Must be available for flexible scheduling

  
  

Working With Others:

This role requires professionalism, courtesy, and tact. You'll interact regularly with managers, co-workers, vendors, and customers. Your leadership directly impacts morale and productivity!

Ready to roll up your sleeves and lead with purpose?
Apply today and help us make a difference-one pallet at a time!

Honor Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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