Warehouse Operations Lead - Internal Only

Description

TR Toppers is hiring a full-time Warehouse Operations Lead in Pueblo, CO, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to work hard; dependable; positive; adaptable; honest; self-motivated; eager to learn and grow; and a confident, motivated individual who shows initiative and is ready to take on additional warehouse operations responsibilities.  We encourage you to apply if this description fits you.  

TR Toppers offers a competitive compensation package based on experience, including a discretionary year-end bonus, 401(k), and a company-funded pension plan. Benefits include optional medical, vision, and dental coverage; employer-paid life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); generous paid time off; holidays; and a great work environment.

TR Toppers is a national food processing company based in Pueblo, CO. We specialize in processing name-brand candies and other inclusions used in food products such as ice cream and cakes, and ship them throughout the United States. We are a progressive, family-owned business that is rapidly growing.

Summary:  The Warehouse Operations Lead assists the Warehouse Supervisor by coordinating daily activities, guiding warehouse employees, supporting productivity and accuracy, and resolving day-to-day operational challenges.

This is a working lead position. The selected employee will continue performing assigned warehouse duties while providing additional coordination and operational support.

Requirements

Daily Warehouse Operations

• Perform assigned warehouse duties while coordinating daily activities within the scope established by the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Monitor workflow, identify operational challenges, and help resolve issues affecting productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist with inventory storage, space utilization, and product organization.
• Support replenishment activities and ensure employees follow FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) procedures.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and adjust priorities to meet operational needs.
• Reassign qualified, cross-trained employees within authorized limits to maintain workflow during staffing shortages or call-offs.
• Follow and reinforce established workplace safety, food safety, food defense, and equipment operating procedures.

Team Guidance and Accountability

• Provide daily guidance and operational support to Bendi operators, replenishment personnel, order builders, wrapper operators, and other assigned warehouse employees.
• Monitor productivity, order accuracy, and compliance with scanning procedures.
• Communicate established work expectations and follow up to ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with employee training and reinforce proper work procedures.
• Lead by example through safe work practices, professionalism, dependability, and respectful communication.
• Promptly report employee concerns, safety issues, and operational problems to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Communication and Continuous Improvement

• Keep the Warehouse Supervisor informed of daily activities, staffing adjustments, work progress, and unresolved concerns.
• Coordinate with the Dock Lead to support warehouse workflow and department priorities.
• Identify and recommend improvements to efficiency, inventory organization, and daily operations.
• Communicate changes in assignments and priorities clearly to affected employees.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory procedures, replenishment, scanning, and FEFO practices.
• Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate employee assignments, prioritize work, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to provide clear instructions, assist with training, and follow up on assigned work.
• Knowledge of and commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and food defense practices.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality consistent with company policy and applicable leave protections.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees and management and communicate concerns professionally.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, accept additional responsibility, and lead by example.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Previous leadership experience is not required.

Position Structure and Expectations

The Warehouse Operations Lead reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor and supports daily warehouse activities across the department. Inbound and outbound dock operations remain under the existing Dock Lead.

The lead continues performing assigned warehouse duties while providing additional operational support. Within the direction and authority established by the Warehouse Supervisor, the lead may coordinate assignments, adjust daily priorities, and reassign qualified, cross-trained employees to maintain workflow.

The Warehouse Supervisor remains actively involved in daily operations and provides hands-on support and guidance. The Warehouse Supervisor remains responsible for formal disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, major operational decisions, and overall department management. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands below reflect the activities generally associated with this working lead position. 

• Frequently stand and walk throughout the warehouse during the scheduled shift.
• Bend, stoop, reach, turn, and crouch to access products, inspect work areas, and perform assigned warehouse duties.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and move products and materials, using appropriate equipment or team assistance when needed.
• Use hands and arms to handle products, operate scanners and warehouse equipment, and complete required documentation.
• Safely operate assigned material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Observe product labels, inventory information, equipment movement, and potential hazards, with appropriate accommodations as needed.
• Communicate with employees and management in an active warehouse environment.
• Move between work areas to coordinate assignments, monitor workflow, and provide operational assistance. 

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an active warehouse within a food manufacturing and distribution operation.
• Employees work near forklifts, Bendi equipment, pallet jacks, conveyors, wrapping equipment, and other moving machinery.
• Conditions may include equipment noise, varying temperatures, and exposure to outdoor weather near open dock doors.
• Duties may require work in refrigerated or freezer storage areas, depending on assigned responsibilities.
• Employees must follow designated pedestrian routes, equipment safety rules, and established material-handling procedures.
• Employees must follow required personal protective equipment requirements and applicable food safety, sanitation, and food defense practices.
• Work priorities and staffing needs may change throughout the shift, requiring coordination across warehouse teams.

 How to Apply: Submit a completed application by clicking on the link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/2e64a87c-d9e2-4493-a60b-0bf58e10b7a0/TR-Toppers-INC

Closing Date: This position will be open until filled.

Salary Description: Pay rate will be based on experience. 

Job Location: Pueblo, CO 81001

Job Type: Full-time, 40-hour-a-week position. The schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY