Warehouse Lead

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, routing, inventory control, picking, packing, and staging
• Ensure all outbound orders are accurate, complete, and ready for delivery on time
• Maintain high standards for product quality, organization, and FIFO practices
• Lead, coach, and provide real-time feedback to warehouse associates
• Reinforce standard operating procedures and safe work practices
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical workflow improvements

Requirements

• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience (food industry preferred)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in both order selection and receiving
• Prior experience leading or supervising a team
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong understanding of inventory systems and basic computer skills
• Familiarity with food safety standards and best practices
• Ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment and lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• $25.75/hour (Full-Time)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
• Ongoing training and development

About the Company

The Common Market is a nonprofit food distributor working to build a more resilient and equitable food system. Through our regional food hubs, we connect local farmers to schools, hospitals, and community organizations—moving fresh, high-quality food through a mission-driven supply chain.