Job Details

Basic American Foods, family owned and operated since 1933 and a market leader and innovator in shelf stable food products within the foodservice industry, is looking for a disciplined, results-driven Team Leader in our Shelley South Warehouse.

Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:30pm

Summary:

This position leads the warehouse crew and all aspects of their daily work including (but not limited to) food and human safety, sanitation, product handling, inventory accuracy, all company policies and procedures. Responsible for the loading and unloading of products and materials in and out of the facility as well accurate reporting to meet company and customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

1. Safety: Responsible for facility safety. Actively involved in the behavior-based safety process; coaches employees on the importance of being personally responsible for their safety related behavior. Ensure safety meetings are attended, required training is completed, lead or assist with tours/inspections, and safe working conditions are provided and maintained. Complete behavior-based safety audits throughout each month. Ensures unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. Complete thorough accident investigations in a timely manner. Monitor and maintain an ammonia-based refrigeration system and ammonia safety equipment.

2. Operations Management: Oversee adherence to shipping and receiving schedules in order to meet the requirements of both customers and BAF operations. It is the Team Leaders' responsibility to ensure all team members are meeting customer specification as well as all GMP practices. Participates in the investigation and solution of any shipping or inventory errors and provides support to the Warehouse Supervisor. Performs all activities associated with customer order fulfillment and works to provide the best customer service possible. Be proficient in the following areas to support the distribution and issuing of all materials within the Supply Chain Management and Warehouse Management software systems (WMS).

* All product and inventory movement (Distribution Orders, Transport tasks, Kanban levels)

* IFS processes as they relate to the respective Supply Chain operations.

* Collaborate with other functional areas for operation efficiencies problem solving and general support for BAF Supply Chain

3. Employee Development: Responsible for development of team members and all onboarding training by acting as a team coach and resource provider. Ensures that team members are properly trained and qualified. Facilitates team problem solving, decision making, fair and timely disciplinary action, and conflict resolution. Facilitate the communication between shifts and teams and ensure the development of a high-performance work environment.

4.Sanitation/GMP's: Responsible for meeting customer, BAF, and regulatory requirements through communication, documentation, training of team members, and adherence to sanitation guidelines and GMP's. Responsible for meeting requirements of supplier certification programs and audits. Ensures corrective action is taken on corporate/customer sanitation audits.

5. Administration: Act as an on-shift representative for emergency response coordination, documentation, site security, and adherence to company and regulatory policies. Respond and escalate HR related issues and help HR conduct thorough investigations, and coordinate results/issues as requested.

6. Continuous Improvements and Company Values: Demonstrate a daily commitment to the continuous improvement process and the Company Values. Strive to improve each work process and embrace change productively. Identify/implement value added and cost savings activities and projects.

All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF 2000 level III.

All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.

Must maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity while embodying the tenets of "What We Stand For" and "The Basic Principles."

Must maintain the highest standards of data management by creating consistent, reliable data which will ensure accuracy and in turn, maximize the use of data and confidence in decision making.

Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete behavior-based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

The incumbent must gain an understanding of the Company ERP system, have a working knowledge of the Microsoft desktop applications, and be able stay current on computer upgrades and / or modifications that pertain to the computer programs that the position requires.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced in operating multiple varieties of forklifts, pull packs and a yard spotter truck for moving trailers around the facility.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or experiential knowledge to allow fulfillment of the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively in English, using the Basic Principles, with all levels within the organization both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The environment is very typical of a warehouse environment. May be exposed to very cold temperatures within the warehouse. There is a high amount of forklift traffic in a very congested area.

At BAF, we are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive.