Distribution - Lead Hand

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Some of the day-to-day tasks involve (but not limited to):

Lead Hand Responsibilities

• Help transition the workload and status details to the next distribution supervisor at shift hand off
• Ensure all coolers, equipment and resources are properly set up and ready for the shift
• Hold pre-shift meetings with distribution team regarding safety, quality, processes, new items or events. Gather input from Distribution Supervisor, Distribution Manager, Inventory Control Manager and Continuous Improvement Specialist.
• Ensure plan outlined by supervisor is followed by all material handlers. Help answer questions or offer support if needed
• Ensure food safety and GMP’s are followed by Material Handlers. Lead by example
• Conduct ongoing inspection of orders; correct product, proper case count, proper lot codes, proper labels, proper pallet and load stabilization. Advise supervisor of any concerns.
• Inspect warehouse on a regular basis/correct any hazardous situations; Inspect coolers and dock
• periodically throughout the day to ensure correct product is captured and in fact shipped
• Complete verification to ensure that pallets are scanned to correct locations and quantities match
• Help train and support new hires during onboarding process. Working with the Distribution Supervisor and Continuous Improvement Specialist
• Fill in for the Distribution Supervisor, as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee the loading and unloading of trucks from loading docks and organize available personnel and resources to best meet the shipping/receiving requirements.
• Supervise inbound receiving and outbound order fulfillment.
• Review any new shipping directives that arise from modified production scheduling due to customer requirements and ensure accuracy for customer compliance.
• Communicate shipment discrepancies or errors to the Distribution Manager upon detection.
• Participate in investigation and root cause analysis of shipping/receiving errors and recommend
• corrective action.
• Ensure staff compliance with all food safety, health and safety, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all equipment, ensuring maintenance and safe working conditions. Advise maintenance of any necessary requirements.
• Communicate shift status to next shift Supervisor through hand off

Food Safety and OHS Responsibilities

• Ensure that all main doors are closed, and that all rollup doors are operating.
• Follow all applicable health & safety and food regulations and procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment, such as steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, Teflon gloves etc.
• Ensure each worker follows all applicable health and safety and food safety regulations.
• Shows interest in Ippolito Fruit and Produce Ltd H & S performance.
• Upholds safety rules and supports safety enforcement.
• Corrects substandard or unsafe acts or conditions
• Reports all injuries and incidents.
• Report all workplace accidents or health and safety concerns to the Supervisor.
• Attend training sessions as required
• Ensure hand wash stations are operating

WHAT YOU BRING TO IPPOLITO:

• Material Handling experience in Distribution/ Warehouse of 2-3 years is required (preference for food industry background)
• High school diploma
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Hazard

Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)