Material Handler Backup Assistant Team Lead 2nd Shift
Watertown, WI, US, 53094
Johnsonville Location: Watertown
As a member of our supply chain team, you’ll ensure our customers receive noticeably better service and that our products are delivered accurately and on time. With great attention to detail, while still seeing the big picture, you’ll ensure all elements of the distribution process are considered and accounted for. Additionally, you’ll assist our operations team in obtaining the lowest industry cost. Working closely with internal partners, customers and vendors, you’ll provide a seamless and hassle-free logistics process.
Position Overview
Starting Hourly Rate: $25.68. Skill block completion will increase hourly rate.
Pay Range: $25.68 - $27.25 per hour, plus $1.50 shift premium (an additional $0.75 after result block completion)
Hours: 11:00am – 7:30pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)
This position is primarily located in the shipping and receiving area. The Shipping Assistant Team Leader works closely with the Team Lead to motivate and engage the team in achieving goals, improving individual skills, and strengthening teamwork. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and attendance requirements while establishing and sustaining effective relationships with all Members. By fostering an environment of innovation, cooperation, and ownership, the Assistant Team Leader supports collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
• Driving PIV standing forklifts to move materials within the facility. This includes spending a significant time in the freezer rotating product for storage and shipment
• Using handheld scanning devices to move materials within the SAP system
• Consistently handle “great tasting” sausage and raw material goods
• Have an impact on customer success by productively assembling customer orders and keeping order pickers supplied with necessary product
• Maintaining the highest standards of detail as it relates to product specifications and quality
• Actively participate in daily meetings and project teams
• Work as a team by helping fellow team members who may need help
• Communicate with other departments regarding schedule changes
• Pull spice and stage for the next day’s run
• Communicating and working with truck drivers for delivery and pickup of goods
• Complete miscellaneous tasks as needed
As an Assistant Team Leader you get to:
• Effectively lead shipping in the areas of safety, quality and performance
• Be a safety champion and address issues with safety immediately
• Evaluate and coordinate training needs and efforts of team members
• Coach and monitor the performance and development of team members, providing feedback and documenting results through performance appraisals
• Lead the disciplinary process when necessary
• Lead daily team meetings
• Complete daily performance reports and shift paperwork
• Effectively communicate information to members and coaches
• Lead process improvement initiatives
• Be a role model to all members
Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
• Experience working in a shipping/warehouse environment utilizing PIVs
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a good safety record
• SAP experience and RF scan gun preferred
• Prior Supervisory experience preferred
Skills
• Demonstrated communication and listening skills and ability
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead by example and also involve others in the decision making process
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
• Ability to innovate
• Willingness to accept change and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent attitude Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.
Physical Demands:
• Must be willing to work in very cold working conditions pulling product (our freezer gets as cold as -20°F)
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
• Willingness to work in cold conditions for extended periods of time
Other Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old
• External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Benefits and Compensation
Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About our Company
Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee