Warehouse Lead

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

The Warehouse Lead provides direction for Material Handlers and balances workflow for the distribution center.

• Assist shift supervisors in pre-shift meetings and paperwork necessary during the shift
• Plan and execute timely inbound and outbound deliveries, prioritizing resources
• Responsible for escalating any issues that arise during the shift, if necessary
• Ensure that employees are working safely, following all work rules, and that all required PPE are always being worn
• Act as backup Wave Planner when necessary; these duties include (but are not limited to) allocating orders, releasing work to the warehouse floor, and ensuring truck turn times are within acceptable levels
• Ensure that proper people are in the appropriate areas on the correct equipment to evenly complete work in queue
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree required.
• One year of related experience is required. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desired.
• Experience in a role managing multiple priorities is highly desirable
• Experience with warehouse management systems is required. Candidates must have strong computer skills
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Regularly standing, walking, riding, carrying, twisting, bending, balancing, seeing, hearing, and handling paperwork.
• Regularly lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.