Warehouse Lead: Cold Chain Ops & Team Leader

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Educational Assistance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking a Warehouse Lead who will perform all duties of a warehouse associate and assume supervisory responsibilities in their absence.

You will lead, train, and mentor staff, ensure safety, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced cold-storage environment. This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate dock operations, use the WMS, and collaborate across departments to meet productivity goals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, with prior leadership experience preferred.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs regularly and lift up to 70 lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Able to work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible leader within the Cold Crew and promote company culture.
• Act as liaison between warehouse staff and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain high standards of warehousing practices, ensuring inventory accuracy and food safety compliance.
• Lead, train, and mentor Warehouse Associates to drive performance improvements.
• Support associates in meeting productivity goals and address safety or policy violations.
• Troubleshoot warehouse challenges and collaborate on effective solutions.
• Manage truck dock operations, coordinate trailer movements, and oversee pallet flow.
• Use Warehouse Management System (WMS) to assign tasks and handle exceptions.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

United States Cold Storage, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking a Warehouse Lead who will perform all duties of a warehouse associate and assume supervisory responsibilities in their absence.

You will lead, train, and mentor staff, ensure safety, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced cold-storage environment. This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate dock operations, use the WMS, and collaborate across departments to meet productivity goals