Location
Syracuse, New York, United States
Type
Full-time
Job Description
Employer: River Valley Foods River Valley, a growing specialty foods and consumable products distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for full time Second Shift Warehouse Team Lead. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY. Join a fast-growing distributor of specialty foods and non-consumable products. We're looking for a hands-on, positive, and reliable Warehouse Team Lead to support our second shift team and help drive safety, productivity, and teamwork in a dynamic environment. Wages: * Starting at $25.00 per hour Hours: * Scheduled for 4 days/week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 2pm – work is finished * Warehouse operates Saturday - Thursday (Fridays off) Essential Responsibilities: * Lead shift startup: hold team huddles, take attendance, and review safety/SQF updates * Coach, train, and support warehouse associates to hit performance goals * Oversee daily operations, assign tasks, and keep the team focused * Walk aisles regularly to ensure cleanliness and organization across work areas * Operate warehouse equipment safely (pallet jacks, forklifts, dock equipment, etc.) * Be a role model: lead by example and help create a safe, productive, and positive work culture Key Skills and Competencies: * Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills * Comfortable with warehouse systems (Outlook, WMS, Microsoft Office, etc.) * Experience with equipment like pallet jacks, high lifts, RF guns * Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and enforce safety standards Education and Experience: * Associate degree or higher preferred but not required * 3+ years of warehouse experience preferred Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance * Flexible Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * 401(k) & Roth IRA with company match * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Employee Purchase Program River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 3 years of warehouse experience and proficiency with warehouse equipment and systems. An associate degree is preferred but not required for this role.