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Dessert Holdings · 2 weeks ago

1st Shift Warehouse Team Lead

Newburyport, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$18.63/hr - $18.63/hr

2+ years exp

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, and they are seeking a 1st Shift Warehouse Team Lead to coordinate daily warehouse activities. This role involves leading a team to ensure accurate shipping, receiving, inventory control, and adherence to FIFO inventory methods.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Guide and support team members across warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, inventory movement, kitting, production storage, and order fulfillment

Ensure adherence to FIFO rotation standards and inventory accuracy procedures

Manage daily scheduling of team breaks and lunches in coordination with warehouse operations

Support the warehouse supervisor in executing daily plans and resolving operational issues

Oversee completion of documentation and system transactions accurately and on time

Ensure trailer inspections, temperature verification, and proper loading/unloading procedures are followed

Train team members on equipment and procedures such as pallet inverter operation, order picking, DSI transactions, and system usage

Monitor and coordinate small parcel shipments (e.g., UPS, AIT) to meet delivery schedules

Maintain daily cycle count programs and support periodic physical inventory counts

Uphold GMP and safety standards and participate in audits (e.g., HACCP, GFSI/FSSC22000)

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lead small projects to drive efficiency

Serve as coverage for any warehouse role as needed to maintain continuity of operations

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

Warehouse Management SystemsMicrosoft Dynamics 365FIFO inventory managementForklift operationLeadership skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

2-4 years of warehouse or distribution experience; supervisory experience a plus

Experience managing FIFO-based inventory rotation and team scheduling

Proficiency in general warehouse systems and technology; specific experience with: Microsoft Dynamics 365, DSI (Data Systems International), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in cold or ambient warehouse environments

Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English