Warehouse Lead | days 1A | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Lead to support daily warehouse and logistics operations in our Penn Yan, NY facility. This role is responsible for coordinating warehouse activities, supporting inventory accuracy, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining safe and efficient material flow across a 24/7 operation. The Warehouse Lead works closely with Supervisors, Production, and Maintenance to ensure accurate pallet tracking, proper storage practices, and timely movement of goods throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to warehouse associates to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Ensure adherence to all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Perform work in accordance with environmental, health, and safety policies
• Complete required training and certifications, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), as applicable
• Oversee daily start-up and shut-down of warehouse equipment and processes
• Inspect equipment to ensure it is clean and operational
• Work with operators and maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
• Maintain clear communication with Maintenance and support repair activities as needed
• Use PRISM or other systems to track pallets, inventory, and production movement
• Support standard changeovers and line efficiencies by coordinating material flow
• Plan ahead by communicating with Supervisors on production and warehouse scheduling
• Ensure accurate product flow from processing through staging and loading
• Provide break relief to associates as required
• Aid in training new team members
• Review, complete, and submit warehouse and production paperwork
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment using appropriate tools and chemicals
• Document completed work per supervisor direction

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, processes, and equipment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and understand instructions, paperwork, and basic correspondence
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and use units of measure
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and crawling
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime in a 24/7 operation

THE SCHEDULE & SETTING

• Full-time role on nights
• Must be available for weekends and overtime as required
• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with routine lifting, pallet handling, and equipment operation
• Exposure to varying temperatures, production areas, and material-handling equipment

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range (Base Pay): $23 per hour
• Other Compensation: May include shift premiums and overtime pay depending on schedule
• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, FSA, EAP, and voluntary insurance options
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick time, and paid company holidays in accordance with policy and laws

Why Join Us

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we are a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, fostering innovation, integrity, and excellence.
• People Development: We invest in developing our people to prepare us all for the future.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We support charitable and sustainability initiatives across the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: We take a holistic approach to wellness, supporting the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.