Warehouse Lead

About the role

The Warehouse Lead at Sharing Excess plays a crucial role in overseeing the SE warehouse operation in the Wholesale Market area. This position ensures smooth and efficient food rescue and redistribution processes by managing daily activities, coordinating with a dedicated team of warehouse associates and volunteers, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety, cleanliness, and sanitation protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and track food donations using appropriate systems.
• Coordinate vehicle logistics for food pickups and deliveries, including scheduling and route planning.
• Ensure timely and efficient loading and unloading of trucks upon arrival and departure.
• Develop and follow best practices for warehouse efficiency and compost waste handling.
• Collaborate with warehouse associates and volunteers to streamline workflows and maximize productivity.
• Inspect incoming produce to ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment on a daily basis.
• Perform physical warehouse tasks, including moving and building produce pallets for distribution.
• Support composting operations by ensuring daily availability of compost bins and assisting with compost bin waste disposal.
• Organize and rotate inventory using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
• Aid in onboarding and training of new warehouse associates and volunteers.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors in the market.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous experience in warehouse operations or logistics strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety handling practices and regulations.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with fast-paced, physical work.
• Experience operating pallet jacks; rider jack experience required.
• Forklift certification is a plus (or ability to become certified).
• Must have reliable transportation to the warehouse (location not accessible via public transit).

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable with repetitive physical movements such as bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Comfortable working in cooler temperature-controlled environments.
• Daily use of pallet jack required.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage: $23.50 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health benefits after 90 days
• A mission-driven, supportive team culture focused on community impact

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (varies by market) with occasional flexibility required for early mornings or later evenings as needed.