Warehouse & Production Lead

Warehouse & Production Lead Golden Valley, MN 55427 From $20 an hour•Part-time From $20 an hour•

Part-time Warehouse & Production Lead Location:

Golden Valley, MN Pay:

Starting at $20 per hour (higher for the right candidate based on experience)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM•3:00 PM We are a small, growing manufacturing company in the optical industry looking for a dependable, hands-on Warehouse & Production Lead to help manage our day-to-day warehouse and production operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying busy, solving problems, organizing people and priorities, and taking ownership of a facility. The right candidate will help coordinate a small production team, oversee shipping and inventory needs, and step in wherever needed to keep production moving. This is a key role within our business with the opportunity for increased hours, additional responsibility, and future full-time growth over time.

What You'll Do:

Shipping & Fulfillment (Approximately 2-3 Hours Per Day) Pack finished orders into boxes for shipment Include required marketing materials and inserts Print shipping labels and prepare orders for pickup Select the best box size and most cost-effective shipping option Organize outgoing shipments for daily pickup by logistics providers Handle occasional lifting of boxes up to approximately 50 pounds Production Support Mix batches of our cleaning solution according to established instructions Ensure product quality and consistency Help on the assembly line and screen printing line as needed Receive incoming inventory shipments and organize materials Team Coordination & Leadership Help organize and prioritize daily production needs Assist with scheduling and coordinating a team of approximately 6-7 employees Help keep employees focused, productive, and working on the right priorities Communicate production needs and bottlenecks to management Over time, this role may grow into more direct supervisory responsibility Inventory & Quality Control Monitor inventory levels and identify when materials need to be reordered Help management anticipate future production needs Ensure products meet quality standards before shipping to customers Identify process improvements that can make the warehouse more efficient Mechanical Troubleshooting Help troubleshoot equipment or machine issues as they arise Perform simple repairs or adjustments when possible Escalate larger maintenance needs when necessary What We're Looking For Reliable and punctual Comfortable leading and coordinating a small team Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Able to prioritize tasks and keep production moving Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds when needed Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed Experience Preferred Previous manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, or production experience Experience leading or coordinating employees Experience with shipping, inventory management, or logistics Experience operating machinery or performing minor mechanical repairs Why This Is a Great Opportunity Consistent weekday schedule Opportunity for increased hours and advancement over time Small company environment where your work makes a direct impact Variety in daily responsibilities Ability to grow into a larger leadership role as the business expands Stable, team-oriented culture with long-tenured employees If you are dependable, organized, mechanically inclined, and enjoy taking ownership of day-to-day operations, we'd love to hear from you. •DO NOT show up to our facility unannounced. Please make sure an interview is scheduled before arriving.•

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Application Question(s): Have you worked in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment before? If yes, briefly describe your experience. Tell us about a time you had to troubleshoot or fix a machine, piece of equipment, or mechanical issue. This role requires standing for long periods, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and working Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM•3:00 PM. Can you consistently commit to this schedule and physical requirements? Have you ever helped lead, train, or coordinate other employees? If yes, briefly describe your experience.

Work Location:

In person