Warehouse Lead - Cold-Environment Operations

BrightFarms Inc; Lorena (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightFarms is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Lorena, TX to manage daily warehouse operations, oversee shipping, receiving, staging, and inventory movement in a large greenhouse production facility.

You will lead a team, train staff on procedures, ensure FIFO and traceability, and drive continuous improvement while working with NetSuite and other systems in a cool, controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating powered equipment to load, unload and move materials.
• Experience with computers and inventory control software
• Knowledge of GDP/GWP
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must be a team player and show attention to detail
• Must be able to work with moderate supervision
• Must be able to work in cold environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute daily warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, staging, inventory movement, and finished goods flow
• Act as a working Lead by actively participating in daily tasks while guiding team execution
• Supervise the warehouse team to ensure daily plans and performance goals are met, providing real-time feedback and correcting issues as needed
• Train and develop team members on operating procedures with a strong emphasis on safety, food safety, and quality standards
• Ensure all materials are received, stored, staged, picked, wrapped, labeled, and shipped accurately
• Maintain FIFO practices and full lot traceability across all materials and finished goods
• Execute and monitor inventory transactions in real time within warehouse systems (e.g., NetSuite)
• Perform and support inventory cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause analysis for discrepancies
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation meets company and regulatory requirements
• Ensure safe dock operations, including trailer inspections, load conditions, and secure loading and unloading practices
• Operate powered industrial equipment safely and enforce proper usage across the team
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including adherence to sanitation and housekeeping standards
• Communicate and elevate safety, food safety, quality, inventory, or equipment issues immediately to leadership
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and 3PL partners to resolve issues and maintain operational flow
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying gaps and helping implement process improvements

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Inventory control software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BrightFarms is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Lorena, TX to manage daily warehouse operations, oversee shipping, receiving, staging, and inventory movement in a large greenhouse production facility.

You will lead a team, train staff on procedures, ensure FIFO and traceability, and drive continuous improvement while working with NetSuite and other systems in a cool, controlled environment.