Warehouse Supervisor

Farmers-Union-Industries; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Redwood Farms Meat Processors in Estherville, IA is hiring a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee the freezer, packaging, and shipping teams. You will ensure inventory accuracy, manage outbound freight, and maintain a safe, food‑safe work environment.

The role requires 1–3 years in fresh/frozen warehouse operations, supervisory experience, and bilingual English/Spanish skills. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed; Paycom experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in fresh/frozen food warehouse, shipping, inventory.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is highly preferred.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Advanced written and verbal communication with ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving with ability to manage time and delegate work.
• Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility.
• Ability to read metric or standard measurements.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Inventory management

Shipping & receiving

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Inventory/shipping system

Paycom

Job description

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!ScheduleMonday to Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm, or as needed (1 hour lunch)Additional hours or weekend coverage may be necessary to support operationsAreas of AccountabilityAll areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and TeamworkLoad-Out Execution Freezer & Inventory Team SupervisionEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage freezer, shipping, and packaging teams to support safe, efficient daily operations and timely product movementMonitor product readiness and inventory levels to support the confirmed shipping schedulePartner with the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to plan load-out volumes, dock capacity, and shipping prioritiesExecute fresh and frozen load-outs according to the confirmed shipping schedule and dock appointmentsCommunicate product readiness, warehouse capacity, or loading constraints to the Shipping/Receiving CoordinatorVerify container and trailer availability prior to staging loads and prepare the daily “make sheet” for next-day cold-side operationsMaintain control of USDA stamps and coordinate USDA approval for export loadsInspect trailers with carriers for cleanliness and food-safe conditions prior to loadingMonitor trailer temperatures and refrigeration operation, including occasional weekend checks as neededCoordinate trailer movement and yard truck activity to support shipping flowOrganize cooler and freezer space for efficient storage and load-outManage dry goods inventory and support accurate end-of-day inventory reportingEnsure trailer doors and shipping areas are secured at the end of the dayCoordinate annual freezer inventory for audit purposesMaintain regular and predictable on-site attendanceSituations 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.Qualifications1-3 years’ experience in fresh/frozen food warehouse, shipping, inventory experiencePrior supervisory or team leadership experience preferredBilingual (English and Spanish) skills, highly preferredHigh level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detailDemonstrate desirable behaviors such as attendance and adherence to FUI valuesAbility to operate basic computer systems such as inventory/shipping system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Paycom experience, a plusAdvanced written and verbal communication with the ability to maintain accurate recordsStrong sense of initiative and problem-solving with the ability to manage time/deadlines and delegate workWillingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requestedAbility to read metric or standard measurementsAbility to work in a facility that processes hogsTravel up to 5% annuallyMust be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposesPhysical RequirementsOccasionally perform hand and/or wrist movementsFrequently lift up to 100 pounds from floor to waist levelFrequently pull and/or push up to 100 poundsFrequently bend at the knees and/or waistFrequently turn and/or twistFrequently climb stairs up to 15 feetStand up to 80% of the workday, perform desk duties 20% of the workdayAbility to tolerate varying environmental conditions including cold/freezing temperatures and wet/slippery conditions