Supervisor, Warehouse

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Mountville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee receiving, warehousing, and shipping on a shift basis. You will manage staff, ensure safety, and drive efficiency to meet service and cost objectives in a cold-chain environment.

The role requires forklift certification, 3+ years of supervisory or warehouse experience, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel may be required, and the location is Mountville, PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and printers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate unloading, receiving, warehousing, and shipping to meet service and cost objectives.
• Ensure accuracy and condition of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Facilitate cross-communication between shifts and conduct shift meetings.
• Oversee safe operation of materials handling equipment and maintain a clean, secure work area.
• Ensure staff compliance with safety policies and report incidents per OSHA standards.
• Direct work schedules, assign duties, and evaluate employee performance.
• Address personnel issues and collaborate with staff and management to resolve problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Forklift certification

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well‑being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

You will supervise and coordinate warehouse operations for an assigned team on a shift basis, focusing on efficient receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer products to meet service and cost objectives. You will ensure quality standards are maintained, oversee shift communication, and direct staff to achieve operational goals. Travel may be required.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, stacking of products, and picking and staging of outbound shipments to maintain quality standards
• Ensure accuracy and condition of inbound and outbound shipments
• Facilitate cross communication between shifts and conduct shift meetings
• Oversee safe operation of materials handling equipment and maintain a clean and secure work area
• Ensure staff compliance with safety policies, investigate and report safety incidents, and conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards
• Direct work schedules, assign duties, and evaluate employee performance, including preparing records and reports
• Address personnel issues, assess training needs, and collaborate with staff and management to resolve work‑related problems
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience And Education You Need

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience required, or successful completion of Americold’s internship program, or a bachelor’s degree
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
• Forklift certification required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to perform or assist with complex or skilled warehouse tasks
• Ability to supervise employees effectively
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and resolve work‑related problems
• Willingness to mentor and support employee development
• Experience working in a union environment preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures ranging from 32°F (0°C) to –45°F (–43°C), as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Able to climb ladders or step ladders.
• Able to tolerate heights up to 30 ft. (9 meters) and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Able to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8‑10‑12 hour shift. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on specific role, must be able to lift boxes of varying weights up to 80 lbs. (36 kg) and carry product a distance of up to 6 ft (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to hear and speak in order to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, as well as able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values‑driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Americold 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.

Job Location

3800 Hempland Rd, Mountville, PA