Warehouse Lead Job at Dessert Holdings Inc. in Humble

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!

WAREHOUSE LEAD:

The Warehouse Lead position assists the Warehouse Supervisor with the overall operation of the Warehouse including Receiving of materials, storage and inventory of materials. Supply management and shipping of finished products. Helps in directing Warehouse employees to accomplished assigned tasks. Operates Material Handling Equipment. Works in Temperatures from -10 degrees to 100 degrees F. Receives and Puts Away Finished Product from Production into the Finished Products Freezers. Pulls, Stages, and Loads Finished Products for Customer Orders to be Shipped, and Cycle Counts Inventory according to established procedures. Communicates with Internal Departments as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shipping and Receiving

• Ship / Receive / Supply material according to established procedures.
• Inspect all incoming / outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
• Tag each pallet according to procedures.
• Load / Unload truck or trailer according to procedures.
• Pull and stage materials as requested for transfer between facilities.
• Check trailer temperature as required before loading / unloading.
• Check material temperature as required before loading / unloading.

Material Handling

• When receiving, shipping, transferring materials from one location to another check pallet condition,

product condition, product item number and description, item lot number, item quantity and item location.

• Operate material handling equipment (Sit Down, Stand-Up Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
• Pull and scan materials according to pick ticket and or request and transfer to proper staging location.
• Scan and stack materials according to procedures.
• Report any damages, discrepancies etc… to the Supervisor immediately.
• Perform all required scanner transactions.
• Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
• Initiate cycle counts
• Process – Place and Remove HOLD tags.
• Reconcile inventory.
• Responsible for complex and international transactions. Ensure the accuracy of transactions.

Administrative

• Ensure all receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation and counts are accurate.
• Review all incoming / outgoing and internal documentation as required.
• Process return materials as per procedure.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct cycle counts as assigned by Supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Ensure all GMPs, departmental procedures and company policies are followed within the warehouse.
• Work in temperatures from -10 degrees to 100 degrees F.
• Communicate with Internal Departments as needed. E.g. QA, Customer Service, Maintenance, etc…
• This position is responsible for their area in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Responsible for training new employees.
• Acts as the go-to for other employees when on shift.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Forklift operator certification (in-house).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using a computer to enter and look up information
  

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.