Distribution Warehouse Supervisor

Job Category : Management Requisition Number : DISTR001493 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc is a leading provider of relocation, distribution, and warehousing services. Founded in 1910, Berger has been providing moving and storage services to individuals and businesses for over 100 years! Berger is Allied Van Lines largest agent with 16 locations throughout the U.S

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc is growing and that means new career opportunities! Join us and be part of an iconic family of companies with a great culture, unmatched co-worker camaraderie and plenty of development opportunities! At Berger, our top priority is having employees who can live up to the demanding expectations of our customers and markets.

We believe our employees, who bring their hard work and dedication each and every day, are the source of our strength and success.

Our ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to Bergers Mission Statement of helping every customer to have a positive, memorable experience, as well as embodying our vision and values.

Candidates who connect through positive and respectful interactions, and strive to be open, honest and fair will be at the top of our list.

We are seeking a DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky. Our Distribution Warehouse Supervisor helps handle the day to day activities of the warehouse, with a strong focus on the Household Goods warehouse White Glove new furniture delivery.

They help control the inventory and distribution of goods within the warehouse and they serve as a liaison between the contractors and operations staff.

Responsibilities for our Distribution Warehouse Supervisor include but are not limited to :

• Responsible for supervising the resources and staff of a warehouse to include the operations of household goods, consolidation and distribution activities;
• Drive a CDL / Non-CDL truck to make off-site pickups and deliveries;
• Maintain the warehouse locator system using Asset Controls Windfall program for commercial and residential property;
• Ensure coordination of Warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as Operations, Sales, Record Controls and Purchasing;
• Maintain customer satisfaction with our services by acting as a liaison between customer and company;
• Manage inventory and distribution of commercial and residential goods;
• Manage the companys equipment and packing material inventory;
• Supervise Warehouse handling and transportation activities;
• Use a forklift or Reach truck to load, unload and put away commercial and residential goods;
• Other duties assigned by management

The successful candidate for this position will share the following knowledge, skills and abilities :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required);
• Class A or B license is preferred but not required;
• Minimum 3-year warehouse experience is required, moving and storage pick / pack, order fulfillment and inventory experience is preferred;
• Forklift certification is a mandatory expectation of the position - existing certification is desired but company will train in desired candidate if necessary;
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, Windfall experience is preferred;
• Experience in the safe operation of forklifts, reach trucks, pallet pickers, and other material handling equipment;
• Experience in inventory control using Asset Controls Windfall program, exception taking and palletizing is essential;
• Claims awareness and safe material handling practices are critical;
• Highly organized and able to set priorities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate abstract ideas and concepts;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Dedication to providing each customer with a positive, memorable experience;
• Stand, walk on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal (to include fiberglass ramps placed on a 30-degree angles);
• Operate a sit-down forklift using hands, arms, fingers and feet to drive, steer and work the levers;
• Operate a stand-up Reach Truck using hands, arms, fingers and feet to drive, steer and work levers, and legs to stand for an extended period of time;
• Use of finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms;
• Climb, balance, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist and crawl;
• Occasionally lift, push, pull and / or move up to 100 pounds without mechanical aid;
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and accurately read written and computer-generated information in English;
• Capable of working in both climate controlled warehouse and outdoors in all-weather environments and conditions

Along with the opportunity to be an agent of change and make your own mark at a great company with a unique culture, we can we offer you :

• Competitive Pay;
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits;
• 401K;
• Employee Discounts with Verizon, Sketchers and more!

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

3 years : Previous Warehouse Experience (Moving & Storage Industry strong preferred but not required)

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Last updated : 2024-08-29