Team Leader, Distribution - Nights

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Nights – 12 hours shifts  
Work Arrangement: Onsite 

Position Summary:

Position is responsible to oversee routine direction of hourly employees. Move finished good products within our facility in preparation for shipment by driving an electric powered industrial truck equipped with devices such as forks or clamps. Push, pull, lift and/or stack products or materials as required to prepare for shipment. Use RF scanner to pick product for shipment, ensuring rotation of inventory on hand and load product onto trucks for shipment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and routine direction to all department employees. Delegate daily duties to warehouse personnel. Coordinate the activities of the forklift and spot truck drivers to ensure the efficient, accurate and timely handling of customer orders, stock transfers and inbound shipments Review orders for accuracy and work with personnel to correct errors 
• Be an active participant in the day-to-day activities required to meet the shipping goals set for each day by staging or loading and unloading trucks. Use all radio frequency data collection systems
• Schedule and coordinate on-the-job training for new employees and existing employees by providing orientation and information in correct procedures and techniques
• Complete all required paperwork, accurately and timely
• Provide coverage in the shipping office as a back up to the Shipping Clerk as needed. Will effectively cover for Warehouse Manager in their absence
• Assist Distribution Supervisor in the evaluation of warehouse duties in areas of shipping, receiving, order selecting and clerical personnel. Make recommendations to reduce non-productive effort in order to increase productivity. Perform and document warehouse inspections to address safety and quality issues. Review daily shift forklift inspections and address deficiencies
• Communicate efficiently with other personnel and departments. Provide coordination between the shipping clerks, security, spot truck drivers and forklift drivers as needed
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a warehouse distribution environment  
• Warehouse supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to pass skills test for license/certification as well as written test for sit down and stand up forklift, pallet machine, pallet jack and order selector
• Computer literate with experience with AS400 and possess working knowledge of RF scanning system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as math skills
• Hands on working knowledge of distribution, warehouse and transportation disciplines
• Effective planning and organizational skills, fosters cooperation with and understanding of employees
• Knowledge and application of GMP and safety standards

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.  We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.  When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.  We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.  

 

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

 

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

 

Work Environment:<