3rd Shift Warehouse Operations Lead

Our warehouse operations ensure products are properly received, selected, and delivered to our stores for our growing customer base. Teams work in both ambient and temperature-controlled areas, supported by comprehensive training and safety programs.

About the role

This is a full-time position averaging 30-35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily outbound processes to meet shipping plans and customer needs.
• Properly receive product and escalate inbound discrepancies.
• Assist leadership with daily communications regarding 3rd party partners’ schedule changes and business needs.
• Supervise proper staging, pallet construction, and accuracy of product selection.
• Support timely, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, and loading of product, supplies, and equipment.
• Execute shipping plans and facilitate order changes as needed.
• Communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to ensure mutual understanding.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve operating results and personnel development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, divisional, and national departments to share relevant information.
• Monitor service providers within the warehouse to ensure acceptable performance.
• Communicate issues to service providers and report concerns to leadership.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Inform management of major team developments and concerns.
• Resolve complaints and ensure equitable treatment of team members.
• Manage warehouse processes and workload distribution to achieve efficiency and inventory goals.
• Assist with planning and facilitating team meetings.
• Execute inventory controls and conduct warehouse inventory counts.
• Maintain warehouse appearance and safety standards through general cleaning duties.
• Lead inspections of inbound deliveries and order fulfillment to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
• Provide administrative support at the central desk as needed.
• Assist in achieving budgeted goals.
• Aid in the selection and receipt of incoming stock to fulfill store orders efficiently.
• Operate equipment according to safety guidelines.
• Notify management of product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
• Ensure personnel comply with company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in training, developing, and monitoring performance; provide coaching as appropriate.
• Communicate and model the company’s vision and values to foster teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
• Maintain a safe environment by identifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Job-specific competencies: Demonstrates Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies, and Professional Skills (M.A.P.).
• Ability to select products efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to safely and properly operate powered industrial equipment.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to organize and conduct group meetings, facilitating involvement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare written materials for specific purposes and audiences.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional manner.
• Proficient in using standard office equipment and related software.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Establishes and works toward achieving goals.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights.
• Frequently move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product for store deliveries.
• Frequently sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk throughout the warehouse.
• Continuously work in varying temperatures, including hot, cold, outdoor, refrigerator, and freezer environments.
• Ability to safely and properly operate powered industrial equipment.

Pay

Starting wage: $26.25 per hour. Wage increases: Year 2 - $27.00, Year 3 - $27.75, Year 4 - $27.75, Year 5 - $28.75.

Benefits

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits to all employees, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

Full-time employees are also offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time and 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period. Benefits may vary by state.