Cold Storage Warehouse Lead

Company Description:

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description:

Company and Position Overview: Green Rabbit, a subsidiary of Vistar, specializes in cold storage logistics, ensuring the efficient distribution of perishable goods. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and quality in our operations.

We are seeking a dedicated Cooler and Freezer Warehouse Lead to oversee and coordinate operations . The ideal candidate will lead and train team members, troubleshoot discrepancies, and uphold compliance with safety and quality standards.

We Deliver the Goods:

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Oversees and provides guidance to the warehouse crew under direction of warehouse manager/supervisor, maintain warehouse work areas, assists with shipping and receiving functions in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
Perform daily safety check of the assigned forklift / pallet jack in accordance with company policy.
Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
Assist warehouse crew with duties in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
Perform selection, shipping, receiving, forklift put-away/replenishment, returns, auditing and/or other warehouse duties per business need.
Provide oversight, direction and input on work performed by associates in assigned area.
Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Provide backup support to warehouse management
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment

Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position

Able to work in a multi-temperature environment (dry, cooler, freezer)

Must be able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift

Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift

Pass pre-employment drug test

Basic computer skills to include MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

2-4 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment using forklift and/or pallet jack

Team Lead experience

6+ months experience working in a cold storage facility

Administrative support work experience

Warehouse systems experience i.e. Voxware, scanning, AS400, formula based pay plans

Foodservice distribution or related industry experience

OSHA Forklift operator certificate

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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