What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Palmer Logistics?
At Palmer Logistics we understand that benefits matter - we offer a competitive benefit package! You'll be eligible for a variety of rich benefits beginning the first of the month after 60 days of employment, this includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance with additional policies such as critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and long-term disability
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays & paid time off
- Weekly pay (direct deposit)
- Assist with planning and scheduling of all distribution services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned/damaged goods, maintaining inventory and administrative activities to ensure customer requirements are met in an efficient manner.
- Participate in the selection of new hires by interviewing and testing operator skillset if needed by following Company guidelines.
- Assist management in the proper training, supervising, evaluating and disciplining of warehouse personnel. Ensure equipment is operating properly and required safety checks are being done. If required authorize equipment repair.
- Assist management in the time management system by updating employee absences, missed punches, errors and other time requirements.
- Assist management in ensuring warehouse personnel is following established procedures or policies.
- Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding warehouse operations.
- Participate in corrective actions from internal or external non-conformances by establishing root cause and recommending improvements.
- Observe and address any warehouse health and safety concerns immediately by notifying the Site Manager or Safety Coordinator/Manager if required.
- Assist in maintaining inventory.
- Operate forklift and other material handling equipment safely following all procedures and policies.
- 4-6 years' experience in logistics environment, at least 2 years of supervisor experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional communication skills; verbal and written
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure and time constraints while problem solving.
- Team player with Servant Leader characteristics
- Hazmat training/DOT/IATA/IMDG is a plus
- Forklift experience Sit-down, Reach Truck(Cherry Picker is a Plus)
- Familiar with use of RF Scanners
- Lean Six Sigma training and certification a plus
- Able to lift up to 50lbs and adjust body to bend, push, pull, stretch, stand, stoop, squat and grab, walking and sitting for extended periods
- Bilingual-English/Spanish a plus