Shipping Supervisor - 2nd Shift

MedStar Health; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

West Liberty Foods is hiring a Shipping Supervisor responsible for managing operations within the Shipping department. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards, oversee inventory control, and lead a skilled team in a collaborative environment. This full-time position offers competitive salary alongside benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Discount Benefits

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Previous experience on a shipping or warehouse dock ideal.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Shipping department ensuring staff follows GMP and safety policies.
• Maintain accurate inventory and control product movement.
• Communicate daily with other facilities as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead a team

Problem solving

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Inventory control experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Description

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title: Shipping Supervisor

Job Summary: Shipping Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the Shipping department while ensuring the staff follows GMP and safety policies. The Shipping Supervisor will ensure that all loading of trailers, staging of trucks, unloading trailers and product is done in a safe and efficient manner.

Compensation Details: Salary range is between $68,463 and $96,573 per year depending on years of experience plus $4,000 per year for shift premium.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain the accurate movement of raw, cooked, and packaging materials and inventory control including weekly cycle counts on and off the dock.


• Maintain an accurate inventory.


• Maintain a clean and organized environment.


• Keep a control of pallets in the facility for all departments.


• Maintain safety training as directed by safety department.


• Control carriers and product movement coming in and out of the facility for all inbound and outbound loads.


• Communicate daily with other facilities as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.


• Minimum of 2 years of related experience is preferred.


• Previous experience working on a shipping or warehouse dock is ideal.


• Previous manufacturing in the meat industry a plus.


• Inventory control and product movement experience is necessary.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to lead a team of resourceful and skilled team members.


• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.


• Must be able to problem solve.


• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.


• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.


• Basic computer skills including Google Suite.


• Knowledge of a timekeeping system.


• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.


• Coaching and performance management experience a plus.


• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.


• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage


• Paid Time Off


• Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Assistance Program


• Educational Assistance Program


• Discount Benefits


• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Disclosures: Pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, this posting includes the good faith, budgeted pay scale and general description of benefits that the employer reasonably expects to offer a successful, qualified applicant for this position as of the date of this posting with future pay and benefits subject to change based on employment conditions including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and experience; performance; shift(s) worked; hours worked; department or business line; geographic location; and other market conditions in accordance with company policies and the at-will nature of this employment opportunity.

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