Job Opening: Night Shift Lead
Description
A well-established and growing food distribution company in Oakland, CA is seeking a Working Warehouse Swing/Night Shift Lead. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, supporting warehouse operations while supervising and motivating staff in a cold storage environment.
The company promotes from within and offers competitive pay and benefits.
?? Key Responsibilities
-
Manage warehouse operations (Sunday–Thursday)
-
Inventory control, planning, and resource allocation (labor, time, materials)
-
Inventory management (FIFO, cycle counts, box counting)
-
Regular work in cooler and freezer environments
-
Order selecting using scanners
-
Load and unload trailers
-
Operate stand-up forklift and electric pallet jacks
-
Train, manage, and motivate warehouse staff
-
Maintain equipment maintenance records
-
Meet deadlines and work under pressure
-
Draft professional emails and company documents
-
Assist with procedures and disciplinary documentation
-
Communicate professionally (verbal & electronic)
?? Work Environment
-
Cold storage (cooler & freezer)
-
Physical warehouse setting
-
Hands-on leadership role
Lead. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, supporting warehouse operations while supervising and motivating staff in a cold storage environment.
The company promotes from within and offers competitive pay and benefits.
?? Key Responsibilities
-
Manage warehouse operations (Sunday–Thursday)
-
Inventory control, planning, and resource allocation (labor, time, materials)
-
Inventory management (FIFO, cycle counts, box counting)
-
Regular work in cooler and freezer environments
-
Order selecting using scanners
-
Load and unload trailers
-
Operate stand-up forklift and electric pallet jacks
-
Train, manage, and motivate warehouse staff
-
Maintain equipment maintenance records
-
Meet deadlines and work under pressure
-
Draft professional emails and company documents
-
Assist with procedures and disciplinary documentation
-
Communicate professionally (verbal & electronic)
? Qualifications
-
5+ years warehouse operations experience (required)
-
Food industry experience (preferred)
-
Prior supervisory experience (preferred)
-
Cold storage experience (preferred)
-
Forklift certified (stand-up + electric rider pallet jack)
-
Strong leadership and training ability
-
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
-
Strong math skills (accurate box counting)
-
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
-
Self-starter, quick learner, motivate