Supervisor - Warehouse Shipping - Shift 2

Bolthouse Fresh Foods; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolthouse Fresh Foods, a Bakersfield-based leader in carrot production, seeks a 2nd shift Supervisor to oversee inbound/outbound shipping, ensure accuracy of orders, and manage a team of 40+ employees. You will enforce GMPs, SOPs, and safety guidelines while optimizing warehouse operations and reporting to the Manager.

Requirements include High School/GED or 3-5 years in warehouse/inventory control, forklift certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days), and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or 3-5 years’ experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Clean driving record and background check as part of company standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound/outbound shipping activities for quality, accuracy, and completeness of shipments.
• Ensure warehouse is clean, organized, and inspection ready daily.
• Direct and supervise a crew of up to 40+ employees and track attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Enforce and adhere to company policies and SOPs, GMPs and safety guidelines.
• Manage workflow to maximize productivity, safety, and efficiency; assign orders to loaders by priority.
• Inspect and audit inbound/outbound orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead shift start-up meetings and departmental meetings.
• Identify warehouse system improvements and contribute to problem solving.
• Ensure accuracy of all orders and coordinate with management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

ERP familiarity

WMS experience

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

WMS/LMS/ERP platforms

Red Prairie

JDE

Excel

Job description

• This position will report to the: Manager
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2nd
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $27.00 - $30.00

The Role

• This position will report to the: Manager
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2nd
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $27.00 - $30.00

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

The Supervisor will oversee the inbound/outbound shipping activities for quality, accuracy, and completeness of shipments. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that the warehouse department and the warehouse equipment be kept clean, organized, and inspection ready daily. Responsible for the direction and supervision of a crew of up to 40+ employees, as well as, track team member attendance, disciplinary actions, and all reports. Bolthouse Fresh Foods supervisors are required to enforce and adhere to all company policies.

• Supervises product movement/rotation for maximum inventory benefit.
• Will be involved with all employee relations including, but not limited to, evaluations, skill development, growth and advancement, and all disciplinary actions.
• Communicate accurate information to management and other departments to ensure correct measures are taken and followed.
• Ensures departmental compliance with company standard operating procedures, GMP’s, policies and guidelines.
• Manages the flow of work withing the warehouse to ensure maximum productivity, safety, and efficiency.
• Assigns orders to loaders based on experience level, and priority/appointment time.
• Inspect and audit all inbound/outbound orders for accuracy, completeness, and compliance which may include special instructions.
• Ensure accuracy of all inbound and outbound orders.
• Conduct shift start up meetings and any departmental meetings.
• Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information, resolving problems, and identifies warehouse system improvements.
• Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Performs other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and customer/employee relations skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to coach and develop employees by leveraging company-provided performance metrics.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Competent in entering, retrieving, and analyzing data.
• Familiarity with company GMPs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.
• Working knowledge of relevant business systems, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and WMS/LMS/ERP platforms
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/GED or 3-5 years’ experience in inventory control or warehouse operations or combination of both education and experience.
• Forklift Certification or must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with WMS systems such as Red Prairie and JDE; Highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with FEFO/FIFO inventory rotation.
• Able to work cross functionally with operations, Quality Assurance, production, finance and upper management.

Physical Demands

• Environmental exposure - cold/wet conditions (40 °Fahrenheit or below); will work in the warehouse building as well as ALL facilities (indoor and outdoor).
• Material exposure – moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties in Main Shipping area.
• Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Hours & Workdays

2nd Shift – Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM; Rotating workday/time off schedules, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays may be mandatory based on business and/or department needs.

Shift 2 – Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM; Rotating workday/time off schedules, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays may be mandatory based on business and/or department needs.

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be 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, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.