Lead Warehouse Operator

Company: Land O'Lakes
Location: Statesville
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Lead Warehouse Operator Pay: $26.95 per hour Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; M-F 7:00AM to 3:00PM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed. In this role, you’ll be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. warehousing team, performing front-line processes that ensure successful delivery of final products. You will be a "go-to" person that oversees the warehouse operations and supports the location manager as needed. You’ll lead warehouse operations including coordinating inbound/outbound deliveries, packing/loading final products using a forklift, assisting with cycle counts, and organizing areas of the warehouse. You’ll operate daily on a forklift and use other plant machinery and equipment as needed. This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. Key Responsibilities: • Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others • Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly • Processes work orders by selecting correct products from racks, palletizing them, shrink-wrapping, and staging the product order for delivery • Able to multi-task and keep up with warehousing demands in a fast-paced environment • Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed • Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area • Successful forklift certification required Required Experience and Skills: • Must be 18 years or older • 5 years of warehousing work experience, which at least 2 years was in a lead position • Basic computer and math skills • Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions • Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot • Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful Preferred Experience: • 7 year of warehousing work experience, which at least 3-5 years was in a lead position • Forklift experience Physical Requirements: • Able to lift/carry up to 60 pounds • Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements • Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment • Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

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