RTH Packout - Team Lead

Starting pay for this role is $21/hourly.  This role is based out our Indianapolis, IN facility. Freshrealm islooking for a Team Lead in our Fulfillment Center to oversee a team of 25+ full-time Associates. You’ll be responsible for the execution of your team’s daily plan and ensuring that all Associates are complying to company processes and procedures. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the training of new hires and/or temporary Associates 

• Owns execution of SOP; escalates discrepancies or performance concerns to Supervisor/Leadership when necessary 

• Owns the safety of the team, ensures that all Associates are in a safe working environment 100% of the time 

• By owning the team’s quality, GMP and uniform standards, ensures that we send out a quality product to our customers 

•  Ensures all changeover processes are completed properly to further increase the quality of product we offer our customers 

• Assists Leadership with development of the team with training of critical roles

• Motivates and challenges the team to achieve and exceed daily performance goals 

• Engages and shows respect to associates on a daily basis; builds team morale to drive productivity and quality standards 

• Tracks and escalates patterns and behaviors around timekeeping to supervisor/Leadership 

• Respectfully supports and follows direction from all managers and supervisors about production performance. 

• Follows all Company policies and looks to improve all areas of operation 

• Coaches all employees to follow policies and procedures 

• As needed, performs duties of associates you are overseeing 

• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. 

• Completes tasks as directed by with minimum supervision. 

• Reports food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action 

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment 

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• Must be eligible to work in the US 

• Must satisfactorily complete a background check and drug screen upon offer 

• Must be able to work weekends, overtime and holidays as required 

• Must be able to bend and lift up to 49 pounds repetitively with or without accommodation 

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time with or without accommodation 

• Exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.) with or without accommodation

• Must be able to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach above and below shoulders; repetitive use of hands with or without accommodation 

Experience / Education

• 1-2 years of entry-level managerial leadership experience in a food production, shipping and receiving environment or warehouse environment 

• Work experience in food production or food manufacturing preferred 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and knowledge with WMS 

• Clear and concise communicator, verbal and written 

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance

• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested

• Life and ADD insurance

• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.

• Paid time off

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time

• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.

• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings

• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks

• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity

• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support

• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher)based on city, county and state requirements.

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