Warehouse Supervisor

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Health Insurance

401K Program

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee shipping and receiving on a specific shift/area within our Distribution Center. You will lead assigned warehouse staff, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate with Transportation and Inventory Control.

Strong supervisory and communication skills are required to ensure efficient operations and accurate inventory handling. Standards include maintaining records, guiding daily operations, and leveraging basic computer tools to support

Qualifications

• Lead or supervise shipping/receiving associates and assign tasks.
• Enforce work rules, policies and safety guidelines.
• Monitor production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving.
• Conduct daily crew meetings on safety and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise shipping/receiving associates and crew
• Enforce work rules, policies and safety guidelines
• Monitor production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving
• Conduct daily crew meetings on safety and productivity

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Basic computer skills

Job description

Purpose

Supervises Warehouse shipping and receiving activities and associates for a specific shift/area to ensurefunctions are performed within Company and Distribution Center guidelines. Provides excellent customerservice to stores serviced through accurate handling of inbound and outbound product.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• • Schedules and supervises shipping/receiving associates (crew set up and job assignments)
• • Monitoring and enforcing work rules and policies (Creating and Issuing Discipline)
• • Controls production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs andsystems. (DLX reviews, workload vs labor)
• • Conduct order selection trail audits and finished pallet breakdown audits.
• • Maintains daily production and accuracy records (thru put eval by area)
• • Understands and enforces food safety guidelines.
• • Processes store returns and return to vendors using proper Company policies (Recoup)
• • Coordinates with Inventory Control associates regarding slotting, product rotation and space allocation (optimizing slots and space)
• • Conducts daily crew meeting to discuss safety, productivity and accuracy (ACE meetings &
  Stretching)
• • Communicates with Transportation on the flow and receipt of backhauls.
• • Supervises scheduling of inbound load appointments.
• • Responsible to sign for, sort and distribute inbound, overnight carrier and mail service deliveries (DockManagement vs Inbound Volume)
• • Walks warehouse daily, with Superintendent, to ensure that safety, security, sanitation and pest controlcodes, laws, and policies are maintained.
• • Ensures the most economical and efficient use of equipment and personnel to accomplish assigned work.
• • Develops and maintains good working relationship with all departments.
• • Safety Reviews (PIT, Lifting Techniques, etc.)
• • Sanitation oversight

PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Assigned Order Selectors, Receiving, Shipping or any other Warehouse personnel

Job Requirements

• • Possess strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations, with prior work experience to include lead
  person or supervisory duties, preferably with the Company.
• • Possess good supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• • Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerizedreports.
• • Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe,and thorough completion of work activities. Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequentinterruptions.
• • Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing andspreadsheet applications.

Physical Environment

• • During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Distribution Center warehouse floorand potential hazards exist in regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems,movement of tractors and trailers, etc.
• • Temperatures in the warehouse may vary between –20 to 70 degrees. Noise levels in all areas are withinacceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas.
• • Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• • Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of theworkday.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.