Warehouse Lead (Hiring Immediately)

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!

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Pay range : $22-24/hour

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 be certified, or willing to obtain and  maintain   certification, on all required powered industrial equipment such as forklift, electric pallet jack, long-tongued electric pallet jack and high-extender high lift.  

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation in the conditions specified for 8 -  10-hour   shifts. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day and evening hours, and overtime as assigned.  

• Must be able to follow verbal (oral) and written instructions.   

• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.   

• Ability to  provide   work direction and training to others and solve problems.   

• Good computer skills in Excel and Word and knowledge of warehouse systems.   

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse operation.  

• Able to safely  operate   warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and other material handling/industrial equipment.   

• Must follow safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.   

• Ability to work in multi-temperature areas as assigned (e.g.,   freezer, coolers, dry conditions).   

• Must report for work regularly and on time, as scheduled.   

• Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s) and works well with others.   

• Must work well under pressure, and is able to organize and prioritize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.   

• Must perform  assigned tasks accurately and completely.   

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