Warehouse Supervisor

Job Type

Full-time

Description

REPORTS TO: Receiving Manager

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading and assisting a small team of warehouse staff, overseeing their day-to-day activities, and ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Essential Functions & Tasks

• Recording and tracking received shipments.
• Lift, stack and un-stack products and materials.
• Move raw materials and finished goods to processing or dispatch areas of the facility.
• Make sure goods are stored in the correct area of the plant and/or warehouse so they may be located easily.
• Load and unload transport vehicles, making sure loads are evenly and securely placed per bill of lading.
• Follow all guidelines as set forth in the forklift driver’s manual and policy.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Work safely and report all unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe acts to the receiving manager immediately.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff, including picking, packing, shipping, and receiving.
• Coordinate with foreman to ensure correct materials are fulfilled.
• Identify areas for process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and guide a team towards achieving goals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in inventory management and data entry.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with team members and other departments.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and address issues in warehouse operations and implement efficient solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, including receiving, order fulfilment, and inventory control.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations with composure.
• Valid Driver’s License.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24', stairs, scaffolds, enter inside of confined spaces throughout much of the work shift.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work over bodies of water.
  
  

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

Shift

• 45 - 50 hours a week
• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 6:00am – 3:30pm
  
  

Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs