Warehouse Lead

Salary Range: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour

Benefit Eligible: Yes, includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision) along with paid time off and a 401(k) with company match

Location: Mesa, AZ

Classification: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

The Company

Paleovalley is a modern health-conscious snack and supplement company. We are committed to making delicious, high-quality products that do not cut corners. We source from certified organic farmers using regenerative agricultural practices. Our goal is to support our customers with better alternatives to the health-damaging junk foods and synthetic supplements lining the grocery store shelves.

Wild Pastures, our sister company, is on a mission to transform the meat industry. We deliver 100% grass fed, pasture-raised, environmentally-regenerative beef, chicken and pork and sustainably caught, wild seafood directly to our customers’ doors. We have incredibly high standards for our meat – all being raised in the USA by small-scale family farmers on lush pastures free from human-caused chemicals.

The Opportunity

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily warehouse operations in a USDA and FDA regulated supplement manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for leading a team of warehouse associates, ensuring the efficient and compliant flow of raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods. The Warehouse Lead will ensure that all operations are in compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, and internal quality standards while maintaining a safe and organized environment. This role reports to both the Warehouse Supervisor and the GM.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Team Leadership & Supervision:

1. Supervise, train, and mentor warehouse staff to ensure optimal performance, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Assign and prioritize tasks to team members, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.

Process Improvement & Reporting:

3. Work with Warehouse Supervisor to identify areas for improvement in warehouse processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
4. Work with the Warehouse Supervisor and General Manager to implement changes to workflows, storage systems, or technology.
5. Report key performance metrics, including inventory levels, order accuracy, and any issues related to safety or compliance, to Warehouse Supervisor or GM.
6. Work with and support WH Supervisor to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to inventory, shipments, or material handling.

Warehouse Operations & Compliance:

7. Ensure that all warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, inventory control, and shipping, are performed in accordance with FDA, USDA, and GMP regulations.
8. Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee cycle counts, audits, and periodic inventory reconciliation.
9. Ensure materials are correctly stored, organized, and labeled per regulatory guidelines and safety standards.
10. Review and ensure the accuracy of documentation, including purchase orders, shipping/receiving records, and regulatory compliance forms.
11. Ensure all warehouse procedures align with internal SOPs and regulatory standards to prevent cross contamination or mishandling of materials.

Inventory Management & Control:

12. Oversee the accurate tracking of inventory levels, ensuring products are rotated according to FEFO (First Expired, First Out).
13. Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or overages to the Warehouse Supervisor or General Manager.
14. Assist the WH Supervisor in developing strategies to optimize inventory flow and minimize excess stock or stockouts.

Shipping & Receiving:

15. Supervise and assist in the timely and accurate receiving of raw materials and packaging components, ensuring proper inspection and documentation.
16. Oversee the shipping process for finished goods to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries.
17. Ensure products are properly labeled, packaged, and stored before shipment, following all regulatory labeling requirements.
18. Troubleshoot any shipping or receiving discrepancies and take corrective actions.

Safety & Housekeeping:

19. Promote a clean, safe, and compliant warehouse environment, ensuring that health and safety protocols are strictly followed.
20. Work with the WH Supervisor and conduct regular safety audits and training sessions to promote awareness of warehouse safety practices.
21. Ensure all warehouse staff adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and other safety measures.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports but serves in a Lead and supervisory capacity.

Competencies

1. Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA).
2. Forklift operation and maintenance experience.
3. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
4. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
5. Proficiency in warehouse management software and inventory systems.

Required Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required); education in logistics, or a related field is a plus.
2. At least 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in a regulated environment such as FDA or USDA.
3. Minimum 1 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role.

Preferred Education & Experience

1. Prior experience with inventory management systems, warehouse management software (WMS), or ERP systems is preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role is performed in a manufacturing setting, which may include exposure to varying temperatures, varying noise levels including loud machinery, and dust or other airborne particles. Employees are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed, such as safety glasses, gloves, or ear protection, to maintain a safe working environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires prolonged standing and walking for the duration of the shift. The employee will be regularly lifting, moving (pushes, pulls, or carrying objects), maintaining body balance while using abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The employee will also carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee will use frequent bending, stooping, and reaching, as well as manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) to operate machinery or tools and perform repetitive tasks. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Work may be performed under hazardous conditions such as operating heavy equipment within the manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have excellent stamina with the ability to remain focused and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The employee must adhere to all safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position during regular business hours. Hours will vary based on training, coverage, and production schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position does not require travel.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

The employee must be authorized to work in the United States for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

EEO Statement:

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are equal opportunity employers. Employment and processes, including decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify:

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures participate in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.