Inventory Control Warehouse Lead

Job DetailsJob Location: Southside Processing LLC - Elgin, TX 78621Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Warehouse Cleanliness & Organization

Maintain a clean, organized, and highly efficient warehouse environment across dry storage, freezer, finished goods (FG) cooler, and raw cooler areas.
Collaborate with production supervisor to determine optimal layout and storage logic for dry storage, freezer, and FG areas.
Lead warehouse employees in executing the approved layout plans for all warehouse zones.
Uphold standards for product organization, ensuring items are neatly down-stacked, condensed, and placed correctly on pallets.
Maintain cleanliness standards by directing staff to pick up debris, sweep, and wash down warehouse areas, including the loading dock.

2. Inbound & Outbound Shipping Management

Ensure all incoming and outgoing products are accurately accounted for, properly documented, and handled with efficiency.
Manage and maintain scheduled appointments for all inbound and outbound shipments, coordinating with production to ensure accuracy.
Check in all visitors and truck drivers arriving at the facility.
Review and cross-reference all Bills of Lading (BOLs) to verify the accuracy of received and shipped products.
Record incoming product temperature logs, with oversight from the Quality Assurance Manager.
Ensure the warehouse team is adequately prepared to process outgoing orders ahead of scheduled times.
Identify and report any product concerns, including quality defects, labeling issues, shelf-life variances, or out-of-spec materials.

3. Inventory Accuracy

Maintain highly accurate real-time inventory counts through consistent verification, documentation, and system utilization.
Ensure the warehouse team conducts regular inventory counts as determined by plant leadership.
Identify and report unusual inventory usage patterns, variances, or concerning stock levels.
Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS), such as RF Smart, to properly track and manage inventory movement and accuracy.

4. Process Improvement & Implementation

Identify operational improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of new warehouse processes to enhance team efficiency.
Evaluate warehouse operations to identify areas needing improvement.
Develop improvement plans in collaboration with plant leadership.
Lead implementation efforts by training warehouse personnel on new processes and ensuring successful adoption.

5. Safety & Compliance

Promote and maintain a safe, compliant warehouse environment in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Ensure adherence to all warehouse safety protocols, procedures, and guidelines.
Identify, address, and report any safety hazards or compliance concerns immediately.

QualificationsSkills and Experienced Required:

Ability to operate a forklift with prior experience. Forklift certification preferred. 
1 to 2 years prior plant or warehouse experience preferred.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Qualifications:

Valid driver's license required.
Clean and verifiable driving record (verified through background check).
Physically able to stand, sit, move, squat, walk & climb during course of shift/workday.
Physically able to lift between 50 - 70 pounds.
Strong skills in working with people.
Cooperative, strong work ethic, positive attitude, professional demeanor.
Ability to discern problems and devise solutions.

Full Time Benefits:

Full time set schedule Monday- Friday mornings. Some weekend work may be required
Tuition Reimbursement Program- up to 100% paid college tuition
30% Employee Discount on Regular Menu items & Merchandise
Free Shift Meal program
401 (k) with up to 4% Employer match
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- term and Long- term Disability
Vacation and Sick time accruals
COMPANY HOLIDAYS CLOSED - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter