Warehouse Area Leader

Job Title: Warehouse Area Lead

Reports To: Material Handling Supervisor

FLSA: Permanent Full Time Non-Exempt On-Site

About Us:
Specializing in custom-crafted culinary solutionsfrom beverage bases and sauces to marinades and seasoningsILLES Foods has partnered with food service chains manufacturers and retailers across the U.S. since 1927. Our Food Innovation expertise creativity and speed to market combined with a laser focus on customer experience make us a key partner in product development. As a family-owned woman-run business our growth is fueled by deeply held values: operating with integrity maintaining intentional curiosity and strong relationship building through the power of partnership. At ILLES Foods we strive to be the ingredient that elevates food and enriches the lives of our partners internal and external.

Job Summary:
The successful candidate is responsible for coordinating daily shipping receiving and material movement activities to ensure efficient operations compliance and team performance. This role oversees the safe and effective use of powered equipment maintains accurate data entry and reporting in Ross ERP and upholds standards for food safety sanitation and customer requirements. The Area Leader also manages personnel scheduling timekeeping and performance providing coaching and support as needed to maintain a productive and engaged addition this position serves as the acting Warehouse Supervisor in their absence ensuring continuity of leadership and operational excellence. Perform additional duties assigned by Management. Ensure that food safety legality and quality standards are always maintained. Partners conduct themselves in a manner that is aligned with Illes Foods Core Values: Operate with Integrity Stay Intentionally Curious and Believe in the Power of the Partnership.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain working knowledge of all raw materials packaging and Ross ERP applications; verify data and complete required reports.

• Operate and optimize powered equipment use; fill in when understaffed.

• Schedule daily material movement to maximize labor and reduce overtime; implement improvements and training as needed.

• Ensure compliance with BRC GMP sanitation and customer standards; keep department inspection-ready and complete food safety audits on time.

• Manage personnel performance timekeeping (Empower) and PTO; address issues as needed.

• Uphold professional communication and company policies; maintain food safety quality legality and integrity.

• Perform other duties as assigned; regular attendance required.

Required Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Coordination Effectively aligning team actions and resources to meet workflow demands.

• Complex Problem Solving Diagnosing and resolving operational issues quickly and efficiently.

• Judgment and Decision Making Making sound timely decisions that balance safety efficiency and quality.

• Active Listening Ensuring clear communication and strong team collaboration.

• Time Management Prioritizing tasks and managing team time to maintain productivity and meet deadlines.

Experience & Education:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent desired. Food Industry Experience required. Ability to drive a stand-up forklift. Advanced ability to perform the jobs of warehouse and bulk staging specialists traffic and/or inventory control functions.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 56 pounds continuously.

• Ability to handle 55 gallon drums after training.

• Ability to lift 100 pounds with assistance.

• Ability to stand continuously.

• Bend stoop climb reach above shoulder crouch and push and pull frequently.

• Use feet hands wrist arms and shoulders constantly.

• Work while standing on a 10 foot stepladder with rails.

• Temperature variation of 55 to 110 degrees.

What We Offer:

We are a core-value driven inclusive team that values innovation growth and impact. We offer career development mentorship competitive pay and comprehensive benefitsincluding medical dental vision 401(k) with immediate match HSA EAP life disability and more!

Disclaimer:

The job description provides a general overview of the work not a detailed list of all tasks and skills. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities as required by law. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a health or safety risk. Employees must follow job-related instructions and perform additional duties as per federal and state laws. The listed requirements are the minimum needed to perform the job effectively. Employment is at-will meaning it can be terminated at any time. ILLES Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (M/F/D/V)