Shipping & Receiving Crew Lead

 

Shipping & Receiving Crew Lead – Currently Hiring for Night Shift! 

• 2-2-3 schedule: 2-week cycle
  • Week 1: 2 days on / 2 days off / 3 days on
  • Week 2: 2 days off / 2 days on / 3 days off    
• Shifts: 12 hour shifts
  
  • Night Crew – 7pm to 7am
  • $3.00 Night Shift Differential

What you will do as a Shipping & Receiving Lead...

• Assist in managing the schedule laid out by the Logistics and Warehouse Operations Leadership
• Set daily objectives and communicate to employees 
• Ensure all appropriate KPI communication reaches all Shipping Associates 
• Guide the crew to align with the strategy for 100% attainment in both picking accuracy and loading/unloading time 
• Guide the crew to ensure proper organization of the warehouse and proper picking rotation (FIFO) 
• Work directly with Shift Supervisors and Production Managers to align production goals and shipping goals 
• Ensures all new employees get properly trained
• Ensure all personnel safety and food safety procedures are followed without exception 
• Anticipate problems and make quick decisions under pressure 
• Lead daily direction setting meetings when required 
• Provide verbal and/or written recommendations Logistics and Warehouse operations Leadership concerning problems or issues.
• Recognize that daily success is not measured in numbers alone but how our core values are exemplified throughout our day-to-day activities.
• Lead and develop operators by creating equipment and process owners.
• Lead with a positive attitude and mindset.

What you bring to the table:

• Two plus years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience leading & supervising a team.
• Strong inventory control skills.
• You're able to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs
• Knowledge of warehouse operations best practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing.
•  priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Forklift certified or able to become forklift certified.
• Must comply with all safety requirements.
• Follow all Vital Farm’s policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table 
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations