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** Warehouse Team Lead-1st Shift**
**Job Category****:** Logistics/Warehouse **Requisition Number****:** WAREH002659 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET**
**About West Liberty Foods**
West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowas rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.
Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.
West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and were right in your backyard.
Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!
**We are currently hiring for:**
**Job Title Warehouse** **Lead**
**Job Summary:** The Warehouse Lead is responsible for ensuring that the shipping members have all the resources needed for production. The Warehouse Lead is also responsible for maintaining a productive and efficient process. Ultimately, the Warehouse Lead will serve in an assistant role to the supervisor in labor management, evaluating processes for improvement, identifying opportunities to improve yields, and most importantly, organizing the assets and resources necessary for a successful production department.
**Job Responsibilities**
* Maintain proper Product quality
* Maintain pace with dock speed
* Operate machinery
* Operate PIT
* Identify and fix process problems
* Understand and perform scanning procedures
* Consistent auditing and maintenance of all production equipment and machinery
* Effective management of all production team members
* Understand and be effectively capable to conform to each specific role of the production process
* Complete all paperwork correctly and in a timely fashion.
* Effectively communicate between employees and supervisor.
* Ensure a work safe environment that complies with USDA, OSHA, and WLF policies
* Perform all duties within GMP standards
* Adhere to PPE policy
* Other duties as assigned.
**Job Requirements**
* Must be able to read, speak, and write English.
* Must be able to do basic math.
* Must have decision-making skills during stressful work environments.
* Must be able to prioritize tasks and duties in order to start the shift.
* Must be able to work overtime and weekends.
* Must be able to work in cold/freezer conditions.
* Must be able to lift up 20-50 lbs.
* Must be able to stand and walk for entire work period.
* Must be detail-oriented to the overall production environment.
* Must have effective communication skills.
* Good personal hygiene.
* Must be able to problem solve.
* Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
* Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
* Computer skills including Google Suite.
* Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
* Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.
West Liberty Foods/Liberty Cold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at
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