1st Shift Team Lead – Ecommerce

Heartland Food Products Group

Warehouse team lead coordinating shift workflow, safety, inventory, and PIT equipment operations at Heartland FPG’s Indianapolis manufacturing plant. Supporting warehouse employees and meeting productivity, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory goals.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse operations, including inventory control, equipment operation, and adherence to food safety guidelines. Proven ability to lead teams, facilitate communication, and maintain high-quality documentation while ensuring productivity and safety standards are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse Operations LeadershipPIT Equipment OperationInventory Control ProcessesFood Safety Compliance (SQF, GMP, HACCP)Team Communication and Training

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Hard Skills

Inventory ControlPIT Equipment OperationCycle CountsDocumentation MaintenanceFood Safety GuidelinesMicrosoft Office SuiteBasic Equipment MaintenanceWork Schedule PlanningProductivity Metrics ManagementEmployee Training

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkCoachingAutonomy

Industry Keywords

Warehouse ManagementFood SafetyGMPHACCPSQFOperational CoordinationSafety ComplianceMaterial MovementDocumentation AccuracyProduct Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate the successful workflow of the shift and cascade direction from the Warehouse Supervisor
Serve as a resource and subject matter expert to assigned warehouse personnel
Coordinate activities in the assigned warehouse area
Operate all PIT equipment in all areas of the department
Facilitate communication among warehouse employees to meet productivity metrics
Maintain accurate, high-quality documentation
Promote safety and complete pre-shift equipment checks
Follow food safety and food security guidelines, including SQF, GMP, and HACCP
Provide coverage for assigned team members during absences
Plan work schedules, assignments, and picking/loading sequences with the Warehouse Supervisor and Operations Manager
Communicate with operational counterparts to ensure product availability
Assist with employee training
Ensure quality through accurate inventory transactions and material movements
Perform routine care and maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment
Complete cycle counts and basic inventory control processes
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 2 years in a previous leadership role preferred
Must be at the skill level of a Warehouse Specialist or equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and coach employees
Demonstrated record of leading successful change with measurable results
Ability to work autonomously or in a group
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
Ability to work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills
Ability to operate all PIT equipment in the department
Ability to complete cycle counts and perform basic inventory control processes/procedures
Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Ability to work extended hours, including daily overtime and occasional weekends
Visual acuity to document company records
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package