Warehouse Team Lead Overnight in East Brunswick, New Jersey at Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery

We're looking for an experienced Overnight Warehouse Team Lead to oversee our warehouse operations during the overnight shift. In this role, you'll lead a team of warehouse associates while ensuring inventory is received, stored, picked, and shipped accurately and safely.

• Lead and support the overnight warehouse team to ensure daily goals are met.
• Receive, inspect, and put away inbound shipments following company procedures.
• Oversee order picking, shipping, and product distribution to and from manufacturing.
• Ensure inventory is rotated using FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Monitor warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Assign daily tasks and provide coaching, training, and support to warehouse associates.
• Verify outgoing shipments for accuracy and proper documentation.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory control activities.
• Report damaged products, inventory discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience leading or supervising warehouse employees.
• Experience using RF scanning systems.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and FIFO inventory practices.
• Certified or experienced operating forklifts and reach trucks.
• Ability to read pick lists and work with warehouse management systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb, crouch, and safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Comfortable working in dry, refrigerated, and freezer environments.

Our Commitment to You

At Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, we believe our team's success starts with feeling valued and supported. That's why we offer:

• Competitive pay and performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP support
• Generous PTO and career growth opportunities

Join a team that values your contributions and well-being.