Warehouse Lead - Willmar, MN

BVS has an immediate opening for a full-time Warehouse Lead in our climate-controlled Willmar, MN facility. This position works 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. This position works closely with the Warehouse Manager to meet goals in safety, quality, and efficiency by helping staff with the daily operations of the warehouse. Must be able to successfully pass a federal level background check and drug test upon hire and on an annual basis.

BVS offers a casual dress work environment with a benefit package that includes competitive pay, health and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match and more.

What will you do as a Warehouse Lead:

• Follow safety rules, work policies and procedures per training/instructions, complying with legal regulations including OSHA, DOT, USDA, FDA, EPA.
• Safely operate equipment, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Assist other warehouse team members in shipping and receiving, delivering customer’s orders and inventory transfers.
• Collaborate with the appropriate parties to ensure accurate and timely deliveries of customer orders.
• Load and unload inbound products.
• Assist with inventory control counts and completion of full inventory audits.
• Complete stock movements throughout the facility ensuring proper storage and handling of all products and FIFO rotation is maintained.
• Ensure accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments and the ability to address discrepancies with the facility Manager and purchasing department.
• Assists the facility Manager with the training and onboarding of new team members.
• Maintains weekly cleaning schedule and safety/security compliance checklist to ensure a safe, secure, and clean working environment.
• Offers feedback for team member performance evaluation to facility Manager.
• Communicate in an efficient and effective manner with all team members.
• Provide excellent customer service and support for local customers and walk-ins.
• Be responsible, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Recognizes safety hazards, performs safety audits and assists with accident investigations.
• Advocate for safe practices along with the culture and expectations that BVS represents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Due to the nature of business, BVS warehouse employees must consent to and have the ability to pass a pre-employment and annual drug test and extensive Federal level background check.
• Previous experience operating forklift and/or pallet jacks is required
• Ability to work scheduled shift as assigned.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and wear provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Self-motivator and self-starter.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and effectively work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of the team.
• Service-oriented and able to resolve customer concerns.
• Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and initiative.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect customer and employee safety.
• Effective reading, math, and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in in warehouse, production, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in the poultry, swine and other animal health industries preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to repeatedly lift over 50lbs.
• Able to work on feet for extended periods of time as needed.
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and reaching.
• Physical ability to operate industrial machinery and become forklift certified.
• The ability to work with and around industrial hazards.

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