Warehouse Team Lead - AM

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between. Sign-on bonus up to $1500! Pay starts at $22.63. How you will make contributions that matter... The Team Lead provides operator support for Warehouse/Cooler operations, providing on-the-job operator training, troubleshooting, product quality validations and executing the shipping and receiving schedules in the cooler. Coordinate with supervisory team to provide operator and equipment technical support, monitor work to maximize productivity and prevent downtime on an assigned shift. Ensures team members are following standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, product quality, employee safety, as well as compliance with state and federal guidelines. Inspects in-bound/out-bound loads and ensures they are in accordance with specifications. Coordinate with Warehouse Clerks to ensure customer pick-ups are fulfilled on time, in full, with no errors. Immediately report downtime and product deviations (out of spec) to Supervisor. Complete all assigned paperwork. Support employee training (i.e. new hire, transfers, job, safety, etc.), monitor/report training progression. Recommends improvements to material handling methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists team members in solving work problems. Provide meal/rest breaks when necessary. Provide operator relief when necessary Collaborates with team to coordinate activities between departments. Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures. Promote safety programs and policies to ensure employee health and safety, reduce the number of safety incidents and near-misses. Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values. Performs other duties as assigned. You are best suited for the role if you… One to three years of material handling experience, preferably in dairy/food manufacturing. Experience leading and following Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications. Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on deficiencies. English proficiency, verbal/written communication skills. Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail. Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage a team of employees. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations. The employee may be exposed to wet, hot, humid and cold temperatures, moving machinery including forklift traffic, and noise levels exceeding 85dB. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted. This is a day-shift position, working 6am-6:30am on a 2-2-3 schedule. We support and care for our employees by providing them with… Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector) Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day! Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov. To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish). Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a leading dairy processor in Australia and the top dairy processor in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”. Follow Saputo’s activities at Saputo.com or via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.