Warehouse Lead - Nightshift

Company: Refresco
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Nightshift: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM (Continental / Block Schedule) Pay Rate: $22/Hour, plus $1.00/Hour Shift Differential Training May be scheduled on Dayshift Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets / beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts). Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards. Establishes priorities and directs loading workforce to satisfy customer demands. Plan and executes logistic needs with trucking firms to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of shipments, while minimizing freight cost. Implements and enforces processes aimed at creating maximum inventory consistency and accuracy. Reviews and resolves operational problems to minimize cost and prevent operational delays. Manages the assigned business metrics/ budgets including yield, labor efficiency, and overhead expenses. Demonstrates leadership to warehouse employees to ensure consistent quality of work. Maintains effective communication of expectations and goals throughout the Warehouse environment. Ensure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards. Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance. Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization. Oversee effective deployment of human resources throughout the department and ensure the correct administration of the collective Bargaining Agreement when applicable. Back up to Warehouse Supervisor responsibilities, as needed. Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership. Clean/maintain work areas throughout the shift. Represents the company in a positive manner at all times. May have production machine operation duties. Required Skills: Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location. Able to work under deadline pressures. Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written. Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks. Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer. Competencies: Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues. Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics. Technology: Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word, and Power Point. Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production. Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment. Education and Experience: Minimum: High School Certification or equivalent (GED). 3 years work experience in a manufacturing environment, food/beverage manufacturing is preferred. Working Conditions: Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed. Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection, and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised. Travel Requirements: Travel anticipated: Rarely A Career with Refresco Refresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance Pet Insurance Legal Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off Well-being Benefits Discount and Total Reward Programs Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Third-Party Employment Agency Disclosure Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees. EEOC Statement Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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