Warehouse Team Lead — Second Shift

Lifeway Foods, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc is seeking a Team Lead for the second shift in our warehouse to coordinate shipping, receiving, picking, staging, and inventory objectives. This role serves as a working lead who promotes productivity, quality, food safety, and compliance with company procedures.

The role reports to the Assistant Warehouse Manager and requires leadership, strong communication, and 2+ years of warehouse experience. High school diploma or GED and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years warehouse experience required; lead or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, cold storage, or fast-paced distribution preferred.
• Ability to lead by example and build strong working relationships across the shift.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete warehouse records or system transactions accurately.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts, if certified and authorized.
• Understanding inventory control, product rotation, and order accuracy expectations.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and GMP or food safety practices preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with refrigerated or cooler conditions.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and work around moving machinery.
• Overtime, weekends, or adjusted hours based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate assigned warehouse team during the second shift to meet shipping, receiving, picking, staging, and inventory objectives.
• Assign tasks, monitor workflow, and adjust priorities based on production and customer order needs.
• Support loading and unloading activities and ensure materials are stored, rotated, and handled properly.
• Promote safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, and warehouse procedure compliance.
• Train and coach team members on standard work, equipment use, and productivity expectations.
• Monitor order accuracy, inventory movement, and product condition to reduce errors and waste.
• Communicate shift issues and inventory discrepancies to the Assistant Warehouse Manager.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and recordkeeping as required.
• Keep warehouse areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Collaborate with production, quality, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure on-time movement of materials.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Forklift experience

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklift certified

Job description

Lifeway Foods, Inc is seeking a Team Lead for the second shift in our warehouse to coordinate shipping, receiving, picking, staging, and inventory objectives. This role serves as a working lead who promotes productivity, quality, food safety, and compliance with company procedures.

The role reports to the Assistant Warehouse Manager and requires leadership, strong communication, and 2+ years of warehouse experience. High school diploma or GED and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.