Warehouse Lead Associate - 1st Shift

Description

Overview

Catania Oils is a family-owned and operated business with over 100 years of experience across four generations. As a leading packager and processor of edible oils, our mission is to provide innovative, high-quality products to customers efficiently, economically, and with environmental responsibility. We are committed to continuous improvement through respect, collaboration, and teamwork.

The Warehouse Lead Associate is responsible for collaborating with the Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Manager to maintain smooth operational flow of material and labor in the facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedule with Warehouse Supervisor(s) to lead and direct material handling and trailer loading and unloading
• Ensure raw materials are brought to and from correct production lines, de-palletizing production lines, and scanning products away from production lines into correct locations
• Loading and unloading trailers and prestaging orders
• Stock rotation/general warehouse product movement, and material handling
• Scanning and processing materials between the facilities to ensure timely and accurate turnaround
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance records
• Backup to the Warehouse Supervisor as needed
• Inspection of forklifts (including daily battery maintenance and weekly cleaning)  and recording maintenance/inspection logs
•  Complete accurate picking, staging, and loading of orders
• Organize production schedule
• Verify and process transfer-trailer paperwork
• Conduct product rework as needed
• Minimize line downtime on designated lines
• Assist other warehouse personnel during downtime as needed

Requirements

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability communicate verbally and write in English
• Forklift/pallet jack certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a warehouse or logistics setting
• Experience utilizing ERP systems and RF scanners a plus
• Available to work overtime or weekends as needed

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/stacking up to 50 lbs
• Sitting for long periods of time

Equipment Used

• Forklift
• Pallet jacks
• RF scanners
• Computer, label software and printer

Catania Oils is an Equal Opportunity Employer