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Warehouse Lead

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Job ID R194114 Date posted 05/22/2025

Employment Type Full time

Company name US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division

Compensation $10.00 - $48.00

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Job Profile Summary Responsible for managing or performing work associated with converting raw materials and components into finished goods including: • General production manufacturing work • Assembling finished components or parts into finished products • Process manufacturing batches of bulk materials/ingredients including mechanical processing (e.g., mixing, grinding, separating, filtering, etc.) and chemical processing (altering the chemical properties of materials through chemical reactions and changing temperature, pressure, etc.) • Setting up and operating machine tools to convert materials into parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies • Surface finishing of parts, components, and assembled items including washing/painting/plating/anti-corrosion coating, hardening, polishing/engraving/etching, etc. • Packaging materials or finished goods into containers for the purpose of protection, display, and handling

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Lead provides leadership by managing a team of operational support personnel and duties associated with team leadership including but not limited to overseeing operations, warehouse shipping and receiving, inventory, and reporting and analytics. The position will oversee a team of 2-5 direct reports and may be responsible for additional dedicated resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for managing the work and productivity of the team and supporting production
  • Responsible for inventory and warehouse activities.
  • Responsible for maintaining a productive relationship with all of operations
  • Identify improvement opportunities to continuously improve team performance
  • Oversee and maintain shipping and receiving paperwork and processes
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver training to warehouse colleagues
  • Responsible for FIFO and product rotation
  • Responsible for the safety and food safety of the department

Education
High School degree required or equivalent

Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a warehouse environment along with at least 1 year of relevant industry experience or equivalent.

Skills

  • Ability to read and understand SOPs
  • Customer Service skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
  • Understanding of receiving and shipping processes
  • Methodical, hands-on, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good Listener
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Self-starter
  • Motivated by the desire to have an impact
  • Highly committed to exceeding expectations and continuous improvement
  • High energy level
  • Strong personal work ethic
  • Willing and able to take on various types of work
  • Good fit with Sysco corporate culture
  • Ability to adapt to different management, communication, and delivery styles (as needed) for different situations
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities
  • Understanding of general Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety
Responsible for managing or performing work associated with converting raw materials and components into finished goods including: • General production manufacturing work • Assembling finished components or parts into finished products • Process manufacturing batches of bulk materials/ingredients including mechanical processing (e.g., mixing, grinding, separating, filtering, etc.) and chemical processing (altering the chemical properties of materials through chemical reactions and changing temperature, pressure, etc.) • Setting up and operating machine tools to convert materials into parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies • Surface finishing of parts, components, and assembled items including washing/painting/plating/anti-corrosion coating, hardening, polishing/engraving/etching, etc. • Packaging materials or finished goods into containers for the purpose of protection, display, and handling

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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