Warehouse Lead - Sweet Harvest Foods

Reports to: Warehouse Manager
Compensation: $25.00/hour
Shift: M – F, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (overtime as needed)
Location: Lakeville, MN
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k match

ABOUT US

Sweet Harvest Foods is the country’s largest processor of 100% pure all-natural honey with operations in Minnesota and California. A worldwide leader in honey procurement and distribution, we are changing the industry by minimizing processing and improving supply chain traceability and accountability. Sweet Harvest Foods serves the world's best-known food manufacturers, national retail and grocery chains, and food distributors with products used for direct consumption or as ingredients in products such as salad dressings, sauces, snacks, bread, cookies, crackers, beverages, and meat.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following responsibilities satisfactorily, as well as other duties as assigned. This position is determined to be safety sensitive. 

• Lead employees in the Shipping and Receiving department, including daily assignments and outlining priorities
• Review inbound/outbound schedule daily to appropriately allocate resources
• Inspect inventory overages, shortages, and damages, and communicate findings to manage to secure the flow of operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure orders are fulfilled according to the schedule
• Assist with the accurate FIFO inventory, investigating discrepancies as needed
• Coordinate material transportation to the manufacturing plant in support of production deadlines
• Train, coach, and develop warehouse employees
• Ensure accurate receipt of material into facility (Raw, Packaging, Co-pack, etc.) and assure outgoing shipments match bill of lading
• Complete required forms and paperwork for proper receipt of material using the Sage ERP system
• Ensure adherence to food safety and quality objectives; ensure that ingredient and retail products are in accordance with company policy, all regulatory requirements and Safe Quality Food certification standards
• Coordinate with the Logistics team to ensure on-time deliveries
• Actively participate in the company safety program while maintaining a safe work environment, meeting government and other regulatory agency requirements
• Follow company guidelines and requirements, such as: GMPs, HACCP, Food Defense, Safety and Sanitation, Allergens, Plex
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment with FDA regulated industries required
• 1 year of leadership experience required
• Forklift experience required
• Experience with truck loading and unloading required
• Basic computer skills required; experience with warehouse management systems preferred
• Able to foster a team environment with strong leadership and multitasking skills
• Able to carry out team goals, prioritize daily tasks, and keep accurate records according to company guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand, sit, and bend for 95% of the workday
• Able to squat/crouch and push/pull 33% of the workday
• Able to twist for 50% of the workday
• Able to grasp and turn for 50% of the workday
• Able to be around moving machinery for 100% of the workday
• Able to lift a maximum of 65 pounds

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.