Warehouse Lead

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

1300 W Elkhorn St - Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

 

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to lead and assist with coordinating warehouse functions such as selecting, receiving, shipping, inventory, etc. as assigned and ensuring shift responsibilities are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Provides on-the-job training to associates as necessary. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Lead and assist with coordinating warehouse functions such as selecting, receiving, shipping, inventory, etc. as assigned.  

• Move or otherwise handle cases, boxes, bags, and/or pallets of dry groceries, frozen foods, dairy products, produce, poultry, fish, beef, pork and/or tobacco products and related products as identified on order forms, in the quantities specified.  

• Work with associates to ensure selection, receiving, shipping and/or storage of products is completed in an accurate and timely manner.  

• Lead shift workflow: assign work to associates and review for accuracy, efficiency and compliance to operational and safety policies and procedures.  

• Assist with resolving issues, with associates and/or customers, which may arise during the shift.  

• Provide on-the-job training to associates within assigned area(s) on the responsibilities of the position to ensure accurate processes and methods are followed and train on the proper use of equipment.  

• Review paperwork (i.e., product orders, receiving/unloading, shipping, etc.) for accuracy of information and to ensure compliance with established procedures.  

• Work with Warehouse Supervisors to prepare shift work schedules, lead and expedite workflow processes, establish processes and procedures, and implement and/or train on new procedures. 

• Provide feedback of work performance to Warehouse Supervisor as appropriate.  

• Operate power industrial equipment such as a forklift, long-tongued electric pallet jack, high-extender high-lift and other moving equipment (i.e., walkers).  

• Lift products weighing between 30-60 lbs. frequently and products weighing up to 75 lbs. occasionally, while ensuring and maintaining a safe work environment.  

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by properly disposing of pallet boards, wood chips, and other trash, etc. and ensuring any spills are cleaned up quickly and according to safety guidelines.  

• Conduct inspections of powered industrial equipment as required, using a safety checklist, to ensure such equipment is in good working order. 

• Report damaged product and quality issues and notify supervisor of out-of-stock or low volume product(s).  

• Participate in product selection, put-away and rotation of products and perform other duties as assigned.  

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• One year warehouse/distribution experience.  

• Must b