Warehouse Lead 1st Shift

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks

Position: Warehouse Lead 1st Shift

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA

If you're looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here's why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

• At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture:

• We're passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you're committed to excellence and quality.

Team Collaboration:

• Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You'll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.

Career Growth:

• Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you're starting your career or seeking advancement, we've got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc's future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation's leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto's mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for directing, training, and coordinating the warehouse staff to meet company Distribution goals while ensuring employee and product safety. This is a working lead position that requires strong attention to detail and a relentless focus on following established procedures. This position requires individuals having a strong drive and passion for success and always putting the company's best interests first.

SCHEDULE:

• 1st Shift
• 8 hours per day with possible daily overtime and during peak summer/fall production.

WAGE: $27.00

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training

• Train, develop, and monitor employees to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their specified job in a safe manner.
• Ensure that employees are sufficiently cross trained to provide back up for any position.
• Perform tasks with a sense of urgency with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to unplanned changes.

Employee Safety

• Instruct and monitor employees to work in a safe manner and monitor the execution of safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring that the warehouse safety equipment (fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, etc.) are always in good working order.
• Promote a culture of safety in the warehouse environment.

Quality

• Maintain the DC in accordance with the quality and cleanliness guidelines as set forth from Oberto, the USDA, and pertinent third-party auditing facilities.
• Verify received shipments to ensure Oberto received the correct quantity of materials. Identify and document any damaged materials and refuse if necessary.

Leadership

• Prioritize Distribution tasks and delegate to warehouse staff.
• Direct employee activity to ensure the highest level of productivity and safety.
• Monitor and direct the receiving process including receiving inbound freight, verify freight is complete and undamaged, materials are put away in locations in a timely manner, and that packaging and production picklists are picked accurately and in a timely manner. This includes distribution orders (DO's) and replenishment items sent over from Oberto's offsite warehouse.
• Oversee the creation of picklists and the completion of cycle counts daily.
• Evaluate needs for disciplinary actions and coordinate with warehouse supervisor and Human Resources department when necessary.
• Determine and evaluate innovative methods of warehouse receiving and storage to improve quality, increase productivity and efficiency, and reduce costs through employee involvement. Promote and foster a culture on continuous improvement.
• Communicate shift schedule requirements and changes with all employees.
• Troubleshoot issues as quickly and accurately as possible. Ensure the resolution of issues by communicating with Distribution leadership and other concerned departments. Take initiative to solve issues before they
• Provide timely, constructive, and continual performance feedback to all employees, both formally and informally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate communications with Purchasing, Customer Service, Scheduling, Production, and any other concerned departments through formal and informal means.
• Maintain all DC documents completely and accurately, and verify receiving paperwork in a timely manner (real-time)
• Coordinate with DC leadership team to arrange trans-DC shipments of product and supplies between sites, and verify quantities transferred are accurate.
• Participate and help organize annual inventory counts by being available for counting, verifying, and researching inventory issues as required.
• Monitor facilities, refrigerated trailers, and other equipment and communicate issues with Distribution leadership in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Distribution leadership on labor planning and other support functions to ensure that company goals are met.
• Complete warehouse capacity reports and look for opportunities to maximize existing warehouse capacity.
• Be adaptable and flexible to unplanned changes.
• Maintain focus on the task at hand and motivate department teammates to focus on following department procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (minimum)
• 2 to 4 years in a warehouse environment
• HACCP and SQF trained, (On the Job Training, OJT)
• Forklift safety certified.
• Background in food manufacturing or related area preferred.
• Computer literacy – MS Excel, Word, Outlook, database, ERP/MRP/WMS
• English competency
• Cooperative – work well with diverse groups
• Diplomatic
• Analytical; proven problem-solving ability
• Detail oriented – accurate.
• Able to work safely with
• Direct and lead employees to follow Oberto policies and procedures.
• Excellent organization and prioritizing skills
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in safe operation of forklift, reach truck, and other warehouse pallet moving equipment.
• Internal candidates must be in current good standing, including attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits.
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program.
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam's Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team? Apply Now

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans' status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at or by applying directly on our website at

EEO/E-Verify Statements:Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.