Warehouse Lead

Department: Shipping & Receiving Employment Type: Full Time Location: City of Industry, CA Reporting To: Alan Leal Compensation: $26.00 - $29.50 / hour Description There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth. What You'll Be Doing The Warehouse Lead position is responsible for coordinating and executing all shipping and receiving activities as directed by Warehouse Supervisor. Responsible for ensuring safety, quality and productivity objectives are met. Ensure efficient and timely start-up of daily warehouse operations in absence of warehouse supervisor. Coordinate the loading and unloading of outbound and inbound shipments. Ensure orders are picked in a timely manner by ready ship date. Serve as the direct contact to shipping and receiving clerk. Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisor regarding product rotation and space allocation. Ensure first in, first out (FIFO) stock rotation is followed. Communicate any shortages and damages of product. Assist in training of new and existing employees to minimize downtime and product damage. Maintain radio communication with other team members for loading and unloading efficiency. Accurately complete required paperwork. Operates a gas or electric forklift in warehouse. Operates Track Mobile in the Rail yard. Performs daily forklift inspections while adhering to established safety procedures. Loads shipments into trailer(s). Maintains clean and organized aisles or racks storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed. Ensure proper placement of rail car(s) by unloading priority. Communicates with management personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs on equipment and facility. Works in partner with Operations Support Specialist in the execution of Cycle Count program. Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.Other duties as assigned by management Must-haves WHAT WE NEED High School Diploma or equivalent requiredForklift certification required.Minimum of 6 months to one year or more of related experience in manufacturing preferredStrong computer skills. Excel, Word, Outlook. Nice-to-haves Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAbility to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environmentAbility to perform basic math skillsEffectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel.Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 50 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment. Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise. Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts. Ability to work at heights and in inclement weather. Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required. EXTRAS Employee-ownedAdvancement OpportunitiesWeekly payInsurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts401(k) with employer matchPaid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plansTuition assistance program Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)