Freezer Lead: Frontline Warehouse Supervisor

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY seeks a frontline supervisor to manage daily warehouse workload, supervise staff, and uphold sanitation and safety standards. You will organize tasks, coach new hires, and ensure accurate inventory and timely distributions across inbound/outbound freezer product.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on compliance and teamwork to support the Food Bank's mission.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Prior productivity and inventory control experience preferred.
• Experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain power equipment certification.
• Prior leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess daily volume and assign workload to department accordingly based on staffing.
• Audit pallets for delivery or pickup and verify accuracy as needed.
• Adjust inventory to keep records up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist in receiving goods and locate optimal pallet storage.
• Review invoices and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Ensure team has tools, supplies, and materials for timely distributions.
• Cover production duties as needed by the business.
• Maintain high fulfillment rate and prevent over-marking of products.
• Ensure FIFO rotation and aging product movement compliance.
• Review area daily for USDA, FDA, Agricultural, and FSMA compliance.
• Inspect power equipment prior to use.
• Follow all safety standards and procedures.
• Work independently and with other departments in support of the Food Bank's mission.
• Adhere to the Food Bank's Employee Code of Conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power equipment operation

Inventory management software

Job description

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY seeks a frontline supervisor to manage daily warehouse workload, supervise staff, and uphold sanitation and safety standards. You will organize tasks, coach new hires, and ensure accurate inventory and timely distributions across inbound/outbound freezer product.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on compliance and teamwork to support the Food Bank's mission.