Overview
Shipping/Warehouse Team Lead (Freezer) Jobs in Lebanon, TN at Homestyle Direct
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Shipping/Warehouse Team Lead (Freezer) and take charge of overseeing cold storage operations within our distribution center. This vital role combines leadership, process optimization, and hands-on warehouse management to ensure seamless shipping, receiving, and inventory control in a fast-paced freezer environment. You will lead a dedicated team, implement efficient workflows, and uphold safety standards to support our commitment to delivering quality products on time. If you thrive in a high-energy setting and excel at managing warehouse operations with precision, this is your opportunity to make an impactful difference.
Homestyle Direct is a well-established and growing home-delivered meal service with over 20 years in business. We are seeking a Shipping Team Lead to guide day-to-day operations within our Freezer Logistics team. This role provides hands-on leadership to Freezer Puller team members, ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient fulfillment of customer orders in a cold-storage (-10°F) production environment.
The Shipping Team Lead splits time between performing pulling/shipping tasks alongside the team and coordinating daily assignments, training, and quality checks. This is an ideal role for a dependable, safety-focused individual who has demonstrated strong performance as a Freezer Puller and is ready to take on additional responsibility and accountability for team results.
Duties
- Assign and coordinate daily pulling and shipping tasks among Freezer Puller team members based on order volume and staffing
- Lead by example by pulling frozen meal items accurately using printed order tickets and loading coolers for shipment
- Monitor team accuracy, productivity, and adherence to safety and food handling standards throughout each shift
- Conduct quality checks and spot-audits to verify order accuracy and inventory control before shipment
- Train new Freezer Puller team members on procedures, safety practices, and productivity expectations
- Work in a -10°F freezer environment for extended periods (PPE provided)
- Safely lift, move, and stack items weighing 40+ pounds; stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
- Serve as the first point of contact for equipment issues, order discrepancies, or safety concerns, escalating to supervisors as needed
- Maintain accurate shift records and communicate handoff notes between shifts
- Support scheduling coverage and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Provide input to supervisors on team performance, including onboarding progress and coaching needs
Qualifications:
- 6–12 months of warehouse, freezer, or shipping/fulfillment experience preferred; prior experience as a Freezer Puller is a strong plus
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable with a strong work ethic
- Physically able to perform repetitive tasks in cold conditions for extended periods
- Clear communicator, comfortable relaying instructions and feedback to team members and supervisors
- Coachable and able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual English/Spanish applicants are encouraged to apply
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; forklift certification a plus
Embark on a rewarding journey where your leadership fuels operational excellence! We are committed to fostering a safe, efficient workplace that values your expertise in warehouse operations—apply today to become part of our energetic team dedicated to excellence in distribution center management!
Why Join Homestyle Direct?
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and mission-driven organization
Leadership development and advancement opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits package
A culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Pay: $20.79 – $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Shipping/Warehouse Team Lead (Freezer)
Company: Homestyle Direct
Location: Lebanon, TN
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