Forklift (Warehouse) Group Leader - Shift 2

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

 

Purpose Statement

Shift: Monday-Friday 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm

The purpose of a Warehouse Group Leader is to coordinate the actions of a group of Associates responsible for receiving and shipping raw and finished goods in compliance with the Rich’s Manufacturing System. 

 

This position plans and coordinates staffing, communicates expectations and schedules to the group, ensures materials, machinery, and tools are available throughout the shift, trains Associates and monitors their performance, and drives continuous improvement.  This position is an hourly, direct labor Associate who supports Production; coordinates the actions of 10 to 15 Associates; trains, coaches, and recommends other actions for the group as appropriate; facilitates two-way communications; operates production equipment when required; and is responsible for carrying out the directions of the Warehouse Team Leader.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Monitor and control the operation of the warehouse system through administrative direction of client management to ensure maximum system efficiency.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Perform Map inventory daily on all levels and modules to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Document all delays, equipment issues, and operator errors to ensure data is present for daily meetings and communication.
• Formulate reports concerning such areas as system performance, system faults or alarm situations, or system operation improvements.
• Train team on the system
• Target Zero - lost time injuries/incidents
• Implement long-term solutions consistent with existing Power Automation Systems strategies and principles.
• Carrying out daily Shipping tasks, which include, but are not limited to, driving a forklift, putting away pallets, loading trailers, wrapping pallets, fueling trailers, pre-established procedures.

 

Safety and Quality

• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and all other food safety requirements.
• Ensures Material Handlers are working safely and wearing all required PPEs.
• Reports any food safety problems and potentially unsafe practices/conditions to the Team Leader.
• Be able to safely lift items from 10-50 lbs - boxes, pallets - ask for help for lifting heavier items.
• Recommends changes to improve Shipping & Receiving standards.
• Must be certified to use the motorized Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift, Forklift, or Bucket Lift, Yard truck, wrap machine, crane.

 

Work Environment

• May be assigned to work in extremely cold or hot conditions.
• Most positions are located in areas with loud noise and will require the employee to wear protective ear plugs.
• Other conditions include flour dust and wet floors.
• Main activities will be constant sitting, occasional walking, lifting, and standing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• HS diploma degree or GED preferable; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, E-mail, and simple database applications.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and train associates.
• Forklift experience.
• Must have excellent computer skills and experience in extracting and analyzing data using information systems reporting tools such as Excel, Efficient with all Microsoft Office products.  Experience using RF, and SAP.
• Must have good interpersonal, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations,