Warehouse Lead
 Legacy Bakehouse | |
$22 to $27 per hour BOE - $22 to $27 per hour BOE
* Apply today at: legacybakehouse.com/careers/
* Send your resume to recruiting@legacybakehouse.com
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vision insurance, paid time off
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 United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha | |
| N8 W22100 Johnson Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jul 11, 2026 | |
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Job Description Legacy Bakehouse is looking for a dependable, hands-on Warehouse Lead to support daily warehouse operations at our Waukesha facility. This is a working lead position - you will be on the floor alongside your team every day, directing workflow, operating forklifts, verifying shipments, and keeping operations running safely and efficiently. You'll report to the Plant Manager and serve as the on-floor point of contact when the Warehouse Manager is not on-site. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. What You'll Do * Direct the daily workflow of warehouse associates: receiving, putaway, order picking, and outbound shipping * Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and powered pallet jacks * Verify inbound and outbound shipments against purchase orders, BOLs, and packing slips * Ensure correct product storage following FEFO rotation, allergen/organic segregation, and labeling standards * Support inventory and cycle counts; communicate variances to management * Maintain a clean, safe warehouse floor in compliance with GMP and OSHA standards * Coach and guide associates on procedures, safety, and quality expectations * Communicate across shifts for smooth handoffs; document receiving logs * Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and food safety concerns to management immediately What We're Looking For * 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, or production experience * Sit-down and stand-up forklift experience required; current certification preferred * Food manufacturing, food distribution, or regulated CPG environment experience preferred * Familiarity with FIFO/FEFO rotation, receiving, and cycle counting * Able to read and follow written work instructions in English * Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred * Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented; high school diploma or GED preferred Physical Requirements * Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; team lift required over 50 lbs. * Stand and walk for the majority of an 8-10 hour shift on concrete floors * Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting; operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts * Warehouse environment (approximately 45-90F); PPE required (safety shoes, hair net, hearing protection) Benefits * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off * Additional company benefits - details provided during interview | |