Cold-Storage & Shipping Supervisor

Farmers Union Industries, LLC; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC in Estherville, IA is seeking a Load-Out Execution Freezer & Inventory Team Supervisor to supervise freezer, shipping and packaging operations. You will coordinate volumes with the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator, ensure adherence to schedules, monitor inventory, maintain trailers and USDA compliance, and lead a team in a fast-paced food processing environment.

You will oversee daily execution, uphold safety and quality standards, and support continuous improvements

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in fresh/frozen food warehouse, shipping, inventory experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrate attendance and adherence to FUI values
• Ability to operate basic computer systems such as inventory/shipping system, Word, Excel, and Outlook; Paycom experience a plus
• Advanced written and verbal communication with the ability to maintain accurate records

Responsibilities

• Manage freezer, shipping, and packaging teams to support safe, efficient daily operations and timely product movement
• Monitor product readiness and inventory levels to support the confirmed shipping schedule
• Partner with the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to plan load-out volumes, dock capacity, and shipping priorities
• Execute fresh and frozen load-outs according to the confirmed shipping schedule and dock appointments
• Communicate product readiness, warehouse capacity, or loading constraints to the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator
• Verify container and trailer availability prior to staging loads and prepare the daily 'make sheet' for next-day cold-side operations
• Maintain control of USDA stamps and coordinate USDA approval for export loads
• Inspect trailers with carriers for cleanliness and food-safe conditions prior to loading
• Monitor trailer temperatures and refrigeration operation, including occasional weekend checks as needed
• Coordinate trailer movement and yard truck activity to support shipping flow
• Organize cooler and freezer space for efficient storage and load-out
• Manage dry goods inventory and support accurate end-of-day inventory reporting
• Ensure trailer doors and shipping areas are secured at the end of the day
• Coordinate annual freezer inventory for audit purposes
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Tools

Paycom

Inventory/shipping system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC in Estherville, IA is seeking a Load-Out Execution Freezer & Inventory Team Supervisor to supervise freezer, shipping and packaging operations. You will coordinate volumes with the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator, ensure adherence to schedules, monitor inventory, maintain trailers and USDA compliance, and lead a team in a fast-paced food processing environment.

You will oversee daily execution, uphold safety and quality standards, and support continuous improvements