Warehouse Lead - 2Nd Shift

4:15 PM until Production finishes

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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

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Job Title: Warehouse Lead

Job Summary: Warehouse Lead is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Receiving area during assigned shift, as well as coordinating and monitoring the needs of the production lines. The Warehouse Lead will maintain a safe environment-compliant with all company standards. The Warehouse Lead will also serve as a backup for the Shipping Clerk, assisting with the clerical functions of the shipping area. This includes handling documentation for all shipments and receivables and ensuring accurate billing for all items shipped out and received.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Warehouse Supervisor by leading team in their daily duties
• Ensure proper receiving and movement of raw products/supplies to assist in the production process
• Unload and/or load trailers
• Deliver or route materials to correct departments
• Storing product in appropriate storage areas
• Use of hand trucks, conveyor, sorting bins, and pallet jack
• Regularly use box knife to open boxes and packages
• Record and communicate shipment data such as weight, charges, damages, and discrepancies
• Assist shift supervisor as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English
• Must have basic computer operational skills
• Must be able to obtain forklift/pallet jack certification from WLF
• Must be able to take ownership of responsibilities
• Must take initiative and be proactive
• Must have basic math skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be safety, quality, and efficiency minded

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to cold (
• Heavy lifting (31-50 lbs.)
• Computer usage
• Documenting information
• Forklift/PIT operation
• Bending/kneeling
• Cutting and sharp object use
• Reaching
• Prolonged standing for consecutive hours
• Pushing/pulling
• Body twisting
• Extensive fine motor movements
• Contact with raw meat

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in food manufacturing or processing a plus.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site.