Warehouse Lead- 1st Shift

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

As an Warehouse Lead, you will serve as the frontline operational leader, bridging efforts between hourly staff and management. This role ensures seamless day-to-day warehouse operations, upholds safety and quality standards, and supports continuous improvement and staffing continuity, including covering for call-offs and providing flexible shift support.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and coordinate daily activities, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and outbound shipping.

  • Assist the Warehouse Manager with process implementation to enhance productivity, inventory accuracy, and customer service.

  • Provide input to the Manager on performance metrics and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Conduct routine safety and equipment checks; ensure compliance with safety protocols.

  • Train, mentor, and provide coaching to warehouse team members; assist with onboarding, performance feedback, and acknowledging excellent performance.

  • Assist with inventory cycle counts, discrepancies reporting, and documentation of stock movements.

  • Maintain organized and clean workspaces, ensuring audit readiness and adherence to housekeeping standards.

  • Step in during staff absences or call-offs to maintain operational continuity across shifts.

WORK EXPERIENCES

  • 1-2 years in an industrial manufacturing and/or warehouse environment preferred

  • Prior forklift or tow motor experience preferred. Ability to be certified is required.

  • Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines.

  • Works in varying weather conditions and performs physical tasks such as climbing in and out of trucks and trailers.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

  • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

HOURS: 1st Shift 6:00am - 2:30pm

PAY RANGE: $19.03 - $25.63 hourly

LOCATION OF ROLE

  • Buffalo, NY

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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