Warehouse Supervisor

Farmers Union Industries; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee packaging, freezer, and shipping departments in Estherville, IA. Responsible for inventory accuracy, outbound freight management, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.

The role offers a base salary dependent on experience, with a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and a strong 401K match.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in fresh/frozen food warehouse, shipping, inventory
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish highly preferred
• Ability to operate basic computer systems (inventory/shipping software) and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Manage freezer, shipping, and packaging teams to support safe, efficient daily operations and timely product movement
• Monitor product readiness and inventory levels to support the confirmed shipping schedule
• Partner with Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to plan load-out volumes and dock capacity
• Execute fresh and frozen load-outs according to the shipping schedule and dock appointments
• Communicate product readiness, warehouse capacity, or loading constraints to Shipping/Receiving Coordinator
• Maintain daily make sheet and ensure USDA stamps and export loads approvals
• Inspect trailers for cleanliness and food-safety prior to loading
• Coordinate trailer movement and yard truck activity to support shipping flow
• Organize cooler/freezer space for efficient storage and load-out
• Maintain end-of-day inventory reporting and secure shipping areas

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Paycom

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Redwood Farms Meat Processors - Estherville, IA 51334Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: 1st (Day Shift)Job Category: Warehouse

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.

Redwood Farms Meat Processors is looking to fill a brand new role of Warehouse Supervisor to help oversee our packaging, freezer, and shipping departments, ensure inventory accuracy and managing outbound freight, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment. This position will provide a base salary, dependent on experience. We offer a competitive salary and a complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm, or as needed (1 hour lunch)

Additional hours or weekend coverage may be necessary to support operations

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Load-Out Execution Freezer & Inventory Team Supervision

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage freezer, shipping, and packaging teams to support safe, efficient daily operations and timely product movement
• Monitor product readiness and inventory levels to support the confirmed shipping schedule
• Partner with the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to plan load-out volumes, dock capacity, and shipping priorities
• Execute fresh and frozen load-outs according to the confirmed shipping schedule and dock appointments
• Communicate product readiness, warehouse capacity, or loading constraints to the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator
• Verify container and trailer availability prior to staging loads and prepare the daily “make sheet” for next-day cold-side operations
• Maintain control of USDA stamps and coordinate USDA approval for export loads
• Inspect trailers with carriers for cleanliness and food-safe conditions prior to loading
• Monitor trailer temperatures and refrigeration operation, including occasional weekend checks as needed
• Coordinate trailer movement and yard truck activity to support shipping flow
• Organize cooler and freezer space for efficient storage and load-out
• Manage dry goods inventory and support accurate end-of-day inventory reporting
• Ensure trailer doors and shipping areas are secured at the end of the day
• Coordinate annual freezer inventory for audit purposes
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in fresh/frozen food warehouse, shipping, inventory experience
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) skills, highly preferred
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrate desirable behaviors such as attendance and adherence to FUI values
• Ability to operate basic computer systems such as inventory/shipping system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Paycom experience, a plus
• Advanced written and verbal communication with the ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong sense of initiative and problem-solving with the ability to manage time/deadlines and delegate work
• Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requested
• Ability to read metric or standard measurements
• Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs
• Travel up to 5% annually
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally perform hand and/or wrist movements
• Frequently lift up to 100 pounds from floor to waist level
• Frequently pull and/or push up to 100 pounds
• Frequently bend at the knees and/or waist
• Frequently turn and/or twist
• Frequently climb stairs up to 15 feet
• Stand up to 80% of the workday, perform desk duties 20% of the workday
• Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including cold/freezing temperatures and wet/slippery conditions