1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor (Hands-On Leader)

Uber-Freight-4; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and Vision benefits

401k match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Incentive program

Job summary

Uber Freight is seeking a hands-on 1st shift Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily shift operations in our Charlotte facility. Reporting to the Senior Warehouse Operations Manager, you will be accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and the active development of your team.

This 60/40 hands-on/admin role requires you to operate a forklift alongside your team while managing daily timecards, safety compliance, and workflows.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 4 years of supervision experience within warehouse and distribution operations.
• Practical experience with warehouse/distribution software, RF scanners, or tablets.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA standards and warehouse safety.
• At least 2 years of sit‑down forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shift workflows, manage labor hours, allocate resources, and ensure the warehouse remains clean, orderly, and fully compliant with safety regulations (targeting zero OSHA recordables).
• Manage daily performance metrics using WMS, TMS, and Excel to identify deviations, drive problem-solving, and execute corrective action plans.
• Lead morning huddles, assign work based on company needs, and actively train and develop 7–10 forklift drivers and 2 warehouse clerks.
• Maintain clear, prompt communication with the Transportation and IC teams to ensure seamless FIFO shipping execution and uphold service-level agreements.
• Complete accurate end-of-shift reports and forecast upcoming workloads.

Skills

Supervision

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

WMS

TMS

RF scanners

Excel

Google Workspace

SAP

Job description

Uber Freight is seeking a hands-on 1st shift Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily shift operations in our Charlotte facility. Reporting to the Senior Warehouse Operations Manager, you will be accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and the active development of your team.

This 60/40 hands-on/admin role requires you to operate a forklift alongside your team while managing daily timecards, safety compliance, and workflows.