Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved. Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings. This role follows a 2nd shift schedule, working from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with designated days off on Friday & Saturday. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for obtaining a daily task list, organizing associates to execute tasks, and managing progress against the assigned tasks throughout the shift. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for hands on training all associates on standard procedures and ensuring work is completed in a safe, proper and timely manner. Detailed Responsibilities The Warehouse Lead must demonstrate proficiency in all warehouse functions and manage delegation of tasks and progress against daily task lists communicated by warehouse supervisor / manager. Receiving - Leads and coordinates activities of workers assigned to receiving dock. - Oversees receiving activities to ensure accuracy, integrity of product and dock maintenance are all kept up to company standards. - Inspects P.I.T. for defects and notifies maintenance personnel and warehouse supervisor / manager. - Responsible for training and helping the team to effectively use Netsuite and WMS systems. - Ensures all Receiving processes are completed in accordance to SOP's and communicate any variances or issues. - Monitors the unloading of all materials into the receiving department; ensures materials are staged for counting and inspection; ensures receiving reports accurately depict material received. - Lead personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements - Maintain various records, schedules, receiving spreadsheets, loading spreadsheets and, inventory spreadsheets for the purpose of documenting and providing reliable information Issuing Product to Production - Uses Warehouse Drop List to delegate tasks among warehouse associates - Ensures product is placed in the correct quantity and location on floor - Upholds standard procedures for staging product in coolers and freezers when applicable - Trains all team members to read boxing call-out sheet and distinguish which meats are being utilized for shipping week - Makes sure team is making progress against daily task list - Escalates issues to supervisor or manager when warehouse progress against tasks list is proceeding at a slower than expected rate or is at risk of causing a halt in production - Works with team to complete end of shift clean up duties, ensuring all product that needs to be removed from the floor is put back in the correct freezer, cooler, or ambient location Shipping - Leads and coordinates activities of workers assigned to outbound shipping - Ensures cases shipped are verified against pertinent documentation (pallet shipping sheet/load diagram) - Follows proper procedures for tagging, storage, and loading of outbound pallets - Trains team members of standard procedures for tagging, storage, and loading of outbound pallets Non-food Inventory - Provides accurate, current inventory data for purchasing decisions. Leads and coordinates the taking of weekly and monthly physical inventories. - Investigates, identifies and reconciles the cycle count discrepancies, i.e., shortages as well as overages. - Provides recommendations on ways to optimize inventory control procedures - Responsible for product quality and quantity immediately after receiving processes have been completed. Leading Warehouse Personnel - Fosters a teamwork environment - Communicates job expectations in a respectful manner - Lives the Home Chef Values of Customer First and Best-in-Class team - Adheres to safety related procedures and works with associates to create “safety first” work environment - Trains warehouse associates on standard procedures - Trains warehouse associates on safe operation of P.I.T. - Checks P.I.T. operators pre-shift checklists - Follows up with team to check progress against daily task list - Ensures each activity he or she is overseeing is completed to standard - Provides on the floor constructive feedback to warehouse associates;positive reinforcement when they are executing flawlessly to or above standard as if no one is watching General Responsibilities - Follow the facility GMP’s and help enforce them throughout the facility - Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. - High School diploma or GED required - Must have at least 1 year warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory - Must be Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word to execute transactions and enter counts/corrections required - Ability to use handheld data logging equipment required - Previous leadership experience in a warehouse environment is highly preferred. More About Us Perks and benefits - Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order! - Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available - Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time - 401k program - Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses How We Work Together We are humble team players. We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input. We are pragmatic next-level thinkers. We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking. We take ownership. We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals. Be at Home at Home Chef We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace. We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com. Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off. California Pay Range $25.75—$25.75 USD To view the California Applicant Notice click here

Warehouse Lead - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Friday & Saturday

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