Lead, Cold Storage Warehouse

Overview

The Cold Storage Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the movement of finished goods into and out of cold storage. This role ensures accurate handling, safe storage practices, and efficient loading of shipments while leading and training storage and forklift personnel in accordance with Lakeside Foods’ safety, food safety, and operational standards.

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities for growth within warehouse and cold storage operations
• Paid training, including forklift certification
• A safe, team oriented work environment focused on food safety
• The stability of working for a family owned food manufacturing company with over 130 years of success
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental and Vision, HSA/FSA, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities
• An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of warehouse, cold storage, shipping, or forklift experience, or equivalent education and experience
• Proven experience operating forklifts in cold or frozen environments
• Ability to lead teams in a fast paced warehouse or food production setting
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, work instructions, and shipping documentation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operators and supervisors
• Basic math skills, including counts, measures, and percentages
• Ability to pass company forklift written and driving certifications

• Lead approximately 1–15 employees, including forklift operators and loading personnel
• Assign daily work, provide hands on training, and monitor performance
• Address operational or employee issues in alignment with company policy
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Safety mindset

• Cold storage and frozen warehouse environment with exposure to extreme cold
• Work around forklifts, propane powered equipment, and moving machinery
• Moderate noise levels throughout the warehouse
• Required use of PPE, including bump cap, hearing protection, and hair net when applicable
• Strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards

Located in the heart of Oregon’s agricultural region, Weston offers a close-knit community and scenic surroundings. Whether you're enjoying the outdoors or contributing to a legacy of quality food production, Weston is a place where hard work and clean living go hand in hand.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities