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Shipping Lead

Empire Packing

Job Location:

Olympia, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 22

Posted: 14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position at Empire Packing

Job Title:	WarehouseLead		Department:	Supply Chain
Reports to:	WarehouseSupervisor		Classification:	400

JOB SUMMARY:	Under the direction of Warehouse Supervision oversee and participate in the shipping receivingstoring and issuingofsuppliesand inventory. Maintain receiving and inventory control records and prepare related reports; serve as a lead over one or more assigned warehouse function; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.Responsible for enforcing company work rules and policies including the effective recommendation of the discipline for employees under the leads direction.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:	1.Overseeinga team of employees to achieve business results. Achieveswarehousetargets in a safe and efficient manner. Coordinateswarehouseactivities with procurement maintenance warehouse and quality departments to achieve and sustain results. Supportswarehousepersonnel by maintaining a visible presence on thewarehousefloor. Maintains an engaged and team-oriented workforce. Ensuring plant Safety GMP and SQF programs are followed. 2.Provides Support to Company Policies and Procedures Createsan environment that expresses concern and consistency toward all team members. Promotes cooperation and dedication to superior workmanship among all team members. Provides training for team members on company policies rules regulations and job specific duties and responsibilities. Monitors and enforces adherence to GMPs and specifications. Maintains high levels of sanitation housekeeping and product quality. Follow daily work schedule and reports variances. Encourages best use of energy and resources with minimal waste 3.Regularly reviews allcompany policies andstandards to ensure company compliance. Ensure that the warehouse and all work areas are properly maintained for clean and safe working environmentand all plant safety policies are followed. Ensure that anyincidentsor safety issuesare reported immediately. Participates in the determining of the root causes of incidents. Keep up-to-date on all company safety policies OSHA and other regulatory standards. Notify maintenance of issues regardingequipmentmaintenance. 4.Serve as a lead over an assigned warehouse functions; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned team members; prioritize work assignments. Oversee and participate in the shipping receiving storing and issuing ofsupplies materialsandproducts. Oversee and participate in the receiving unloading and inspection of shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and packing slips; contact Supervisors regarding shortages damaged goods or other discrepancies; complete receiving discrepancy and follow-up reports. Oversee and participate in the stocking of products; plan storage locations; determine proper location of supplies to allow for maximum space utilization. Deliver supplies and equipment as needed. Oversee and participate in annual physical inventories. Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts pallet jacks dollies. Operate a computer and assigned software to input data and generate reports. Maintain the warehouse in a clean orderly safe and secure condition; Ensure areasare in compliance withapplicable laws codes rules and regulations. Make recommendations regarding proper storage inventory and warehousing procedures and improvements in warehouse efficiency. 5.Ensure all E21 procedures are being followed according to official standard operating procedures (SOPs) including but not limited to the following: Ensure the appropriate work order barcode has been scanned into the Bizerba for each line and work order. Creating and/or destroying license plates in stack-off. Moving product from stack-off to the appropriate storage racks. Picking license plates from the racks to the staging locations. Confirming license plates to trucks for shipment. Reconciling the staging locations daily before work orders are closed for undestroyed license plates or product not license plated and making the appropriate corrections. 6.Be the E21 liaison between the floor and IT Software Support. Report any procedure deviations to IT Software Support. Become the subject matter expert for all E21 procedures in your department. Troubleshoot issues on the floor before escalating to IT Software Support.

QUALIFICATIONS:	High School Diploma or equivalent certification SQF GMP and HACCP certification Ability to safely operate all warehouse equipment and perform all warehouse functions i.e. unloadingputawayand loading of trucks One or more years supervisory experience in a plant setting Three or more years in warehouse process Understanding of inventory management functions WMS and/or Barcode Scanner experience Must be able to motivate a diverse workforce and lead by example. Must be able to coach train and take corrective action including disciplinewhenappropriate. Display strongwork ethic and positive attitude Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperatively with others Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance Knowledge of product protection requirements and packing procedures Ability to speak read and write English Strongverbal and written communication skills Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
ACTIVITIES:	Standing walking bending lifting stooping crouching kneeling intermittently.
HEARING:	Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
REPETITIVE MOTION:	Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists hands and or fingers.
VISUAL ABILITIES:	Average ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents products or operate machinery.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:	Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to100pounds throughout the day.
WORKING CONDITIONS:	Must be able to work for long hours in a food processing environment where it is wet damp and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for the majority of theirwork days.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The list of essential functions other duties mental and physical demands requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

Benefits: Medical Dental and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
Paid Time Off: Sick leave Vacation and company observed holidays.
401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
Wage Scale $20.00 - $22.00
Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for are any given position compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience qualifications skills competencies and proficiencies for the role.

Empire is an equal opportunity employer

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