Warehouse Lead Nights KanPak Penn Yan, NY

Description

WAREHOUSE LEAD
KanPak Penn Yan, NY

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE ROLE Warehouse Lead
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Lead to support daily warehouse and logistics operations in our Penn Yan, NY facility. This role is responsible for coordinating warehouse activities, supporting inventory accuracy, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining safe and efficient material flow across a 24/7 operation. The Warehouse Lead works closely with Supervisors, Production, and Maintenance to ensure accurate pallet tracking, proper storage practices, and timely movement of goods throughout the facility.

WHAT YOULL DO
Provide daytoday leadership to warehouse associates to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
Ensure adherence to all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Perform work in accordance with environmental, health, and safety policies
Complete required training and certifications, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), as applicable
Oversee daily startup and shutdown of warehouse equipment and processes
Inspect equipment to ensure it is clean and operational
Work with operators and maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
Maintain clear communication with Maintenance and support repair activities as needed
Use PRISM or other systems to track pallets, inventory, and production movement
Support standard changeovers and line efficiencies by coordinating material flow
Plan ahead by communicating with Supervisors on production and warehouse scheduling
Ensure accurate product flow from processing through staging and loading
Provide break relief to associates as required
Assist with training new team members
Review, complete, and submit warehouse and production paperwork
Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment using appropriate tools and chemicals
Document completed work per supervisor direction
Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOULL NEED
High school diploma or GED required
Knowledge of warehouse operations, processes, and equipment
Strong communication and problemsolving skills
Ability to read and understand instructions, paperwork, and basic correspondence
Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and use units of measure
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and crawling
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced team environment
Flexibility to work weekends and overtime in a 24/7 operation

THE SCHEDULE & SETTING
Fulltime role on nights
Must be available for weekends and overtime as required
Work is performed in a warehouse environment with routine lifting, pallet handling, and equipment operation
Exposure to varying temperatures, production areas, and materialhandling equipment

PAY & BENEFITS
Pay Range (Base Pay): $23 per hour
Other Compensation: May include shift premiums and overtime pay depending on schedule
Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, FSA, EAP, and voluntary insurance options
Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick time, and paid company holidays in accordance with policy and laws
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WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

People First: At Golden State Foods, we are a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated and your ambitions are nurtured.

Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, fostering innovation, integrity, and excellence.

People Development: We invest in developing our people to prepare us all for the future.

Philanthropy & Sustainability: We support charitable and sustainability initiatives across the globe.

Extensive Benefits: We take a holistic approach to wellness, supporting the whole person.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.