Warehouse Lead - 1st Shift

St. Mary's Food Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $21.00/hr

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance

Medical and Insurance Coverage

Health Savings Account

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

St. Mary’s Food Bank is seeking a Warehouse Lead to assist the Warehouse Supervisor in daily team oversight, load/unload trailers, and receive goods. You will ensure FIFO/FEFO product rotation and verify quality, while maintaining a safe, organized warehouse environment.

The role requires familiarity with RF equipment, basic math, and strong communication. Monday–Friday shift 5:00am–1:30pm, with various duties across departments to support operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment.
• Maintain positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment.
• Able to use basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Able to operate computer systems or handheld devices after training.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, weighing, put-away, and staging of all incoming product.
• Assist with staging, verification, and loading of all outgoing material.
• Coordinate storage and rotation of product within coolers/freezers following FIFO/FEFO.
• Monitor warehouse equipment to ensure preventive maintenance/repairs.
• Coordinate with Transportation on load assignments and priorities.
• Oversee staging of product for distribution.
• Maintain clean and safe warehouse environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and managers.

Skills

Team Player

Independent

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Equipment

PIT equipment (forklifts)

Job description

The Warehouse Lead position at St. Mary’s Food Bank assists the Warehouse Supervisor in the oversight of team members and their work assignments. This individual is responsible for loading and unloading trailers, receipt of goods and material in the warehouse, assisting other functions within the facility, performing quality control checks of product incoming and departing the warehouse, verification of product and product rotation following FIFO and FEFO principles. Responsible for facility security (opening/closing, setting alarm system and Saturday operations, where applicable).

SHIFT: Monday through Friday: 5:00am - 1:30pm

Essential Functions

• Assist with receiving, weighing, put-away, and staging of all incoming product.
• Assist with the staging, verification, and loading of all outgoing material.
• Coordinates the storage and rotation of all product within the coolers and freezers daily, following FIFO and FEFO principles.
• Monitors all warehouse equipment to ensure preventive maintenance/repairs are accomplished.
• Coordinates with other Departments to ensure timely and efficient support as necessary.
• Coordinates with Transportation on load assignments, priorities and proper load procedures.
• Oversees the staging of all product designated for distribution.
• Maintains an orderly, clean and safe warehouse environment at all times.
• Understand all team duties and responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors/managers and all customers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Warehouse Leadership.
• Any other tasks as business needs dictate.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all internal/external customers of St. Mary’s Food Bank with an excellent service experience.

Scope and Complexity

May interact with all levels of leadership, employees, agency representatives, community neighbors, volunteers, external vendors, and clients.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Requires extensive standing and walking with sitting periodically.
• Use of PIT equipment, such as Forklifts and Electric pallet jacks.
• Frequent lifting and carrying food boxes weighing up to 60 lbs. occasionally throughout a shift,
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts,
• Work at a height of up to 40 ft on a mezzanine (where applicable)
• Able to tolerate loud noises in the warehouse setting

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment
• Maintain positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment
• Able to accurately use basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Able to operate computer systems or handheld devices with minimal direction after receiving training
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety and other policies, trainings, and instructions.

Skills and Abilities

• Be a Team Player with a positive, friendly attitude.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, ability to learn quickly and adapt to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse and lead experience preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • Starting Rate of $21.00/hr.
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Medical and Insurance Coverage
  • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
  • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
  • Vision and Dental coverage
  • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
• Time Off
  • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
  • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
  • 8 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.