Warehouse Lead

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets safety glasses hearing protection hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes appropriate safety gloves and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
• Establishes priorities and directs loading workforce to satisfy customer demands.
• Plan and executes logistic needs with trucking firms to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of shipments while minimizing freight cost.
• Implements and enforces processes aimed at creating maximum inventory consistency and accuracy.
• Reviews and resolves operational problems to minimize cost and prevent operational delays.
• Manages the assigned business metrics/ budgets including yield labor efficiency and overhead expenses.
• Demonstrates leadership to warehouse employees to ensure consistent quality of work.
• Maintains effective communication of expectations and goals throughout the Warehouse environment.
• Ensure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards. Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance.
• Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization.
• Oversee effective deployment of human resources throughout the department and ensure the correct administration of the collective Bargaining Agreement when applicable.
• Back up to Warehouse Supervisor responsibilities as needed.
• Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership.
• Clean/maintain work areas throughout the shift.
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• May have production machine operation duties.

Required Skills:

• Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
• Able to work under deadline pressures.
• Organized and detail oriented adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
• Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.

Competencies:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
• Technology: Proficient in SAP Excel Word and Power Point.
• Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: High School Certification or equivalent (GED).
• 3 years work experience in a manufacturing environment food/beverage manufacturing is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays weekends afternoon evenings overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel anticipated: Rarely

Physical Requirements:

• Visual/Sensory This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress There is pronounced pressure from deadlines production quotas accuracy and or similar demands.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry religion sex national orientation sexual orientation age marital status disability gender identity gender expression Veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race color age religion sex pregnancy national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability veteran status status in uniformed services sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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