Supervisor, Warehouse

Americold Logistics, LLC. in; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that plays a crucial role in the food supply chain! As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient unloading and shipping processes while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as you will guide your team to success in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to employee development and safety, this organization offers a dynamic workplace where your contributions will directly impact the community. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or warehouse experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse activities for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety standards.
• Conduct staff meetings and evaluate employee performance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years supervisory or warehouse experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Calculators

Desktop computers

Photocopiers

Job description

Responsible for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities of an assigned work team on a shift basis by directing assigned Associates in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer product in a manner consistent with service and cost objectives.

What You'll Do :

• Supervise and coordinate the most efficient unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of quality.

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.

• Responsible for the cross communication between shifts.

• Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.

• Maintain a clean; neat, and orderly work area; ensure all security policies and procedures are followed.

• Ensure Associates follow all safety policies and procedures. Thoroughly investigate and report all safety accidents and violations in a timely manner. Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

• Ensure proper food safety practices are maintained.

• Direct the operations of the assigned work team to achieve prescribed objectives.

• Conduct shift meetings.

• Follow all policies and procedures.

• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.

• Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.

• Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.

• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.

• Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.

• Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development.

• Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.

• Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.

• Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution.

• Other duties as requested.

What Experience and Education You Need :

• 3+ years supervisory or warehouse experience; or successful completion of Americold's internship program; or a bachelor's degree.

What Could Set You Apart :

• Ability to perform the same work duties as those supervised or performs more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.

• Ability to supervise employees.

• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff.

• Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a manager.

• Willingness to develop a mentoring relationship in order to contribute experience, skills, and wisdom to subordinate employees for their development.

• Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Must have very strong customer service orientation with high sense of urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines.

• May require experience working in a union environment.

• Tools and Technology Required: Microsoft Office Suite, Calculators, Desktop computers and Photocopiers

Physical Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, bending, or carrying light loads

• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work

• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks

• Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Working environment is usually in a frozen food and office setting, with occasional need to leave the premises

• Occasionally works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings

• Travel may be required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.