Warehouse Lead

Wm B Reily & Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

FSA & DCFSA

401(k) Match

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Reily Foods Company is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Wilmington, MA to assist the Warehouse Manager with daily 2nd shift operations. You will help monitor the route delivery schedule, oversee paperwork, and serve as the go-to for safety, training, and employee relations.

The role emphasizes cost-effective planning, performance insight, and adherence to GMP and food safety standards. Strong organizational and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a high-volume warehouse environment preferred.
• Leadership experience in a warehouse setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work to meet route delivery schedule and adapt as needed.
• Prepare start-of-shift paperwork and distribute by route.
• Serve as point of contact for 2nd shift on safety, training and inquiries.
• Maximize department efficiency through planning and time management.
• Assist with performance management and reinforce company values.
• Conduct new hire training and safety programs.
• Ensure safe operation and reporting of hazards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP / WMS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wilmington DC - Wilmington, MA 01887Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $26.00 - $28.00Job Category: Warehouse2nd Shift Warehouse Lead: M-F, 10am-6:30pm. $$26-$28 an hour!

Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Lead will assist the Warehouse Manager with monitoring and maintaining the day-to-day operations of the 2nd shift directly supporting the 2nd shift warehouse team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if it does not create an undue hardship for the department/company.

• Assists the Warehouse Manager in assigning daily work to meet daily route delivery schedule, adapting to changes and organizing the schedule for the following day
• Ensures paperwork is ready at start of shift, separating and distributing by route
• Acts as a point of contact for all 2nd shift employees for matters on employee relations, training, safety and general inquires, reporting and/escalating up to the Warehouse Manager
• Maximizes department efficiencies and cost savings opportunities through proper planning and time management
• Assists Warehouse Manager with performance management, providing valuable insight into performance and exemplification of the Company’s Core Values for each team member
• Conducts new hire training and other specialty trainings
• Checks returns into warehouse with warehouse staff
• Closes the facility after shift, ensuring the safety of the building
• Follows all safety procedures and actively participates in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
• Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
• Supports and complies with GMP’s; understands and follows emergency action plan
• Supports food safety, quality, and legality
• Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications – Education and Experience

The minimum requirements below are representative of the education and experience required to perform this job successfully.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience with warehousing in a high-volume distribution center
• 2+ years of experience in a lead role, preferred

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

• Computer Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs with the ability to learn new software and systems with ease
• Experience working in an ERP or warehouse management system
• Organized with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team based, collaborative environment
• Ability to multitask

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company-Paid Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
• And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.