ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for working closely with shift manager to ensure daily work requirements are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Spending 80% or more of the day on the warehouse floor. Guiding and directing the leads and frontline associates on their daily tasks. Maintaining a positive attitude while addressing shifting priorities. Being a proponent of our FOCUS wheel to drive our culture forward.

Position Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises all warehousing activities with the guidance and direction of the shift manager.
Ensures employee and food safety policies are followed (GMP, HACCP, OSHA, SSOP, etc.).
Trains and motivates the team to the standard operating procedures set forth by leadership.
Trains and motivates team to the performance standards set forth by leadership.
Identifying behavioral and performance issues with team members and initiating corrective conversations.
Escalate team member issues as needed with shift manager and take part in corrective actions.
Provides feedback on processes set forth in the standard operating procedures.
Recording and communicating unsafe conditions or acts to logistics leadership in a timely manner.
Taking an active role in developing systems and processes.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Willingness to be on call as needed.
Willingness to work in temperatures ranging from +110* to -20*.
Adheres to all managerial conduct and employee handbook standards in all dealings.

REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication skills.
High school graduate, college degree preferred.
1-2 years’ experience with powered industrial trucks and yard switcher trucks.
1-2 years’ experience in a high-volume shipping and receiving environment.
1-2 years’ experience with Microsoft office systems, warehouse management systems.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and executional skills.
Ability to adapt to and drive process changes in areas of responsibility.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined. Candidate must be able to twist, bend, reach, and sit for up to 12 hours or the duration of the shift. May be required to push, pull, or lift weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to operate and use office machines and equipment. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Must be able to communicate utilizing various office equipment including the telephone, computer, etc. Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.

Michigan Turkey Producers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug and Alcohol-Free Work Environments.