Warehouse Supervisor

DiVal Safety Equipment, Syracuse, NY

DiVal Safety Equipment, a leader in the industrial safety, Fire, and EMS distribution business, is looking for an associate with a “whatever it takes” attitude. The focus of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operations, delegate, empower, and become an advocate for your team, while maintaining a safe, credible, and positive working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Always focus on safety – safety training and direction must be adhered to.
  • Provide a safe working environment for all employees via weekly safety training and enforcing policies for equipment while addressing unsafe conditions. Provide documentation and disciplinary action (if necessary) and continual training.
• Ensure all Purchase Orders that arrive are received and put away within 24 hours.
• ‘Facting’ maintenance of the warehouse completed daily.
  • (F.A.C.T.S. = face product, align product, clean/cut, tag, and sweep).
• Responsible for the upholding certifications needed to safely transport hazardous materials, while adhering to all D.O.T. regulations.
• Maintain ongoing communication with direct manager, customers, vendors, and other DiVal staff.
• Regularly inspect the warehouse for cleanliness and potential safety hazards, including all vehicles and powered industrial trucks.
• Conduct bi-weekly safety meetings with the team and engage their interest by choosing topics that resonate with them.
• Attend and be prepared for all regularly scheduled meetings, including but not limited to weekly regional meetings, bi-weekly manager meetings, monthly satellite operations meetings, and monthly satellite safety meetings.
• Assist with the investigation of any issues that question warehouse credibility addressing all concerns with the highest sense of urgency.
• Collaborate with your manager to develop continuous technological improvements working in conjunction with the I.T. department to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate with manager and HR to address personnel needs by assisting in the recruiting, training, and development process.
• Potential for travel opportunities to other satellites for support.
• Willingly participate in further training, meetings, and certifications as required to meet the future requirements of this position.
• Perform additional warehouse duties that may arise and assigned by your direct manager, including daily opening, and closing duties.
• Live by the Values of DiVal Safety:  Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Credible, Be Positive, Be Smart and Be Committed.

Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to pass a D.O.T. physical with drug screen.
• Strong communication/organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to assess personnel and processes with an eye towards continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift, up to, 50 pounds. on a repetitive basis.
• Experience driving a 26’ box truck (Preferred).
• Problem-solving skills to handle customer complaints and production issues.
• AS400 background. (Preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Teams, and Word. (Preferred)
• Experienced with handheld equipment, including RF scanners, palm devices, and tablets. (Preferred).
• Experienced with warehouse equipment including forklifts, electric pallet trucks, elevated work platforms, and manual pallet jacks. (Preferred). 
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High school diploma / GED equivalent.

  Benefits:

• Medical benefits.
• Dental & vision benefits.
• Other voluntary benefits (STD, LTD, Accident, Critical illness, Life insurance).
• Company provided life insurance policy.
• 401K.
• Paid time off.

DiVal Safety Equipment is proud and dedicated to being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) of Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.