Warehouse Lead - 1st Shift

Four Seasons Family of Companies • Ephrata, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead Associate is responsible for leading and coordinating the work activities for a team of warehouse associates. This role is pivotal in ensuring a safe and efficient warehouse operation, with a strong emphasis on safety, food safety, and continuous improvement. Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday starting at 4:00am Location: Ephrata, PA (onsite) What you get to do as a Warehouse Lead Champion safety, food safety, and continuous improvement for warehouse operations Develop, coach, and train team members to maintain a safe, clean, positive work environment Plan daily work tasks using system information and information gathered from other leaders Communicate workload for the day, sharing upcoming events, safety topics, and special assignments to the team Monitor performance by collaborating with other leaders and follow up with associates to achieve the daily goals Identify problems and find root causes to issues preventing the work from being completed Set an example consistent with Four Seasons Family of Companies core values What you bring Minimum 2 years warehouse experience, including 2 years experience operating material handling equipment Broad based computer skills Prior experience using Warehouse Management System (WMS) software preferred Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and train others Exceptional verbal communication skills Strong written communication skills and attention to detail Strong interpersonal and motivational skills Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, problem-solve, multi-task, and make sound decisions What We Offer Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Daily pay accessing earned wages Paid time off and holidays Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan Retirement 401(k) with employer match Company life insurance & voluntary life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, wellness program, employee assistance program, Success Coach, and more! Who We Are We are a family of companies that focus on wholesale produce distribution and logistics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. We partner with local growers to bring fresh organic and conventional produce to our Lancaster County, PA facility. We grade and package fruits and vegetables, sending only the best with our Drivers to deliver to independent retailers, natural food stores, and food co-ops. We care about our associates and are committed to a healthy, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status under federal, state and local laws. Four Seasons Family of Companies participates in E-Verify. Four Seasons Family of Companies participa en E-Verify.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years warehouse experience, including 2 years experience operating material handling equipment
• Broad based computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and train others
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, problem-solve, multi-task, and make sound decisions

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using Warehouse Management System (WMS) software preferred

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, food safety, and continuous improvement for warehouse operations
• Develop, coach, and train team members to maintain a safe, clean, positive work environment
• Plan daily work tasks using system information and information gathered from other leaders
• Communicate workload for the day, sharing upcoming events, safety topics, and special assignments to the team
• Monitor performance by collaborating with other leaders and follow up with associates to achieve the daily goals
• Identify problems and find root causes to issues preventing the work from being completed
• Set an example consistent with Four Seasons Family of Companies core values

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Daily pay accessing earned wages
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Company life insurance & voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, wellness program, employee assistance program, Success Coach, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees