Warehouse Supervisor

Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor directly oversees a growing labor force and all front-line warehouse operations while also being able to perform the essential job functions of a warehouseman. This position reports directly to the Warehouse Manager and is accountable for staff efficiency and performance, while ensuring adherence to company standards and regulations.

Primary

Responsibilities

Trains warehouse personnel in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

Manages inventory, counts and audits of all warehouse products

Liaises with shipping office, drivers, customers and warehouse personnel to ensure process efficiency

Confers with other warehouse supervisors and managers to coordinate activities within the warehouse

Updates warehouse manager on daily activities

Maintains warehouse storage area by organizing floor space and maximizing work flow

Practices OSHA standards and ensures that all safety procedures are followed

Essential Job Functions:

Operate Forklift

Identifying damaged goods that have been brought into the warehouse and removing as necessary

Identifying damaged boxes brought into the warehouse and repackage as necessary

Able to lift 50+ pounds

Preferred, but not necessary:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Experience handling container cargo (i.e. jockey truck, yard truck, top pick, etc.)

Completing pre-shift inspection on Jockey truck including bending, walking, grasping.

Driving truck with materials from dock to storage area.

Knowledge and Skill

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to closely supervise and motivate personnel

Knowledge of warehouse and logistics operations preferred

Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.

Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Work Conditions:

This position is in a refrigerated warehouse facility and involves exposure to widely varying temperature ranges, as well as to all environmental weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.). Additionally, extended periods of walking and/or standing are required.