Swing Shift Warehouse Lead

• This position will report to the: Shift Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: None
• Location: Hodgkins IL
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: Weekend Swing- (Saturday & Sunday 12pm-10pm) (Monday & Tuesday 10am-8pm)
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range:$25-$29

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands Bolthouse Farms Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice smoothies and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages.

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the Worlds Largest Beverage Start-Up.

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield CA Rancho Cucamonga CA & Chicago IL.

You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms (LinkedIn Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn Instagram and TikTok).

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Shift lead maintains dock cleanliness and safety. Shift Lead responsibilities include providing training to new hires on GMPs SOP and safety training regulations to ensure compliance. The Shift Lead will conduct forklift and system trainings and will drive continuous improvement with productivity and all other programs/processes.

JOB DUTIES:

• Ensures all employees are working in a highly productive and safe manner
• Works with Warehouse Operation Manager and Shift Manager to ensure proper training coaching and development is being provided.
• Updates and maintains compliance tracking.
• Updates and maintains SOPs and policies.
• Reviews & approves employee time cards in Kronos
• Tracks and maintains employee productivity standards by efficiently teaching all job functions.
• Inspects/audits all inbound/outbound orders for accuracy completeness and compliance which may include special instructions
• Understands the importance of maintaining a clean and organized warehouse and carrot and beverage picking areas
• Engaged and holds daily start up meetings with appropriate staff
• Manages flow of work in the warehouse and on the shipping dock via JD Edwards system and Red Prairie WMS
• Understand how to allocate an order by
  • Looking at multiple orders and allocating by appointments
  • Understanding the sales demand screen
  • Ensuring product is allocated by FIFO
  • Creating Replenishment to fix shorts and move product to pick-able locations
  • Must be proficient with the Business Intelligence program to run reports (i.e. whitewood productivity replenishments and others)
• Daily communication with outside departments
• Enters safety incidents into Velocity
• Performs safety audits
• Assists with QA related functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED; and one to two years related warehouse experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of company GMPs all SOPs and safety regulations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced high pressure environment
• Should have exceptional leadership and decision-making abilities
• Must have the ability to learn different aspects of the Warehouse and the ability to lead and teach others how to achieve the same results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the ability to learn different aspects of the Warehouse and the ability to lead and teach others how to achieve the same results

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May work in the following areas - Apex warehouse/cold storage/shipping dock/ Main warehouse
• Exposure to cold temperature (-10 to 34 degrees)
• Must be able to lift 50-55 pounds

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as need to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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