Hands-On Warehouse Supervisor — Lead Operations

Alliance Markets & Vending; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Life insurance - basic and optional

Job summary

Alliance Markets & Vending is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Puyallup, WA. This hands-on role leads the warehouse team to ensure drivers depart with correct products, right quantities, and readiness for service.

You will supervise pickers, manage schedules, train staff, and coordinate with route teams to maintain efficiency, safety, and accuracy daily. This role emphasizes practical leadership and on-the-floor involvement.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, distribution or inventory experience required.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage employees and prioritize work.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to operate safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and support warehouse pickers and other assigned warehouse employees.
• Create and manage employee schedules and coordinate coverage to meet daily operational needs.
• Assign and prioritize daily work and ensure picking and staging are completed accurately and on time.
• Train new employees on warehouse procedures, safety requirements and company expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback and complete employee performance reviews.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity and performance and address issues as needed.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, product rotation and date checking to minimize shortages, waste and expired product.
• Coordinate receiving, storage and organization of incoming product.
• Work closely with route supervisors and drivers to ensure product is picked and staged correctly.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.
• Load, unload and move pallets and product throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe warehouse and ensure employees follow established safety procedures.
• Identify and report shortages, damaged products, equipment problems and other operational issues.
• Look for ways to improve warehouse organization, efficiency and workflow.
• Maintain warehouse records and assist management with inventory and operational reporting.
• Jump in and work alongside the warehouse team when needed — including picking, staging, loading and other warehouse duties.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Communication

Organization

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Alliance Markets & Vending is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Puyallup, WA. This hands-on role leads the warehouse team to ensure drivers depart with correct products, right quantities, and readiness for service.

You will supervise pickers, manage schedules, train staff, and coordinate with route teams to maintain efficiency, safety, and accuracy daily. This role emphasizes practical leadership and on-the-floor involvement.