Inventory Control Team Lead

This position pays between $22-$26/hr onsite in our Linden, NJ facility.

FreshRealm is looking for a Team Lead Inventory Control to be responsible for overseeing the activities of employees engaged in material handling, shipping, storage and transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the training of new hires and/or temporary Associates

• Motivates, engages and shows respect to associates on a daily basis; build team morale to drive productivity and quality standards; challenges the team to not only achieve but exceed daily performance goals

• Ensure compliance of SOP; escalates discrepancies or performance concerns to Leadership when necessary

• Ensures their department is operating at maximum efficiency by adhering to start times and receiving and returning from breaks in a timely manner

• Owns the safety of the team, by modeling safe behaviors and ensuring that all associates are in a safe working environment 100% of the time

• Operates the team as a business by owning the team's quality, GMP and uniform standards, ensures that we send out a quality product to our customers

• Ensuring inventory/receiving area is organized and clean at all times and meets all compliance factors.

• Assists Leadership with development of the team and assist with training of critical roles

• Tracks and escalates patterns and behaviors around timekeeping, GMP compliance, Quality and Performance to Supervisor/Leadership

• Coaches employees to follow policies and procedures and maintain high standards of safety and food safety and provides information to the Operations Manager who is responsible for the delivery of corrective actions.

• Focus on operating their area of the facility as if it was their own business, utilizing their resources to the fullest extent

• Completes tasks as directed by with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements

• 1-2 years of entry-level leadership experience in a food production, shipping and receiving environment or warehouse environment

• Work experience in food production or food manufacturing preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and knowledge with WMS desired

• Clear and concise communicator, verbal and written

• Must be well-organized and have an entrepreneurial spirit

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment while remaining organized

• Must be eligible to work in the US

• Must be able to work weekends, overtime and holidays as required

• Must be able to bend and lift up to 49 pounds repetitively with or without accommodation

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time with or without accommodation

• Exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.) with or without accommodation

• Must be able to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach above and below shoulders; repetitive use of hands with or without accommodation

Experience / Education

• Associate Degree, preferred

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience using inventory mobile device

• Minimum 1-2 years of inventory and/or food service related experience

• Receiving or inventory control experience related to produce or specialty food

• Food safety certifications

• Standup Reach Forklift experience

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance

• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested

• Life and ADD insurance

• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals

• Paid time off

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS .

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time

• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.

• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings

• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks

• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity

• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support

• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you're on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you're providing the best experience and service to our consumers

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Details

Job Family FreshRealm

Job Function Hourly Site

Pay Type Hourly