Warehouse Supervisor

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee a shift's shipping and receiving activities and associates, ensuring operations meet Company and DC guidelines while delivering excellent service to stores.

Responsibilities include scheduling crews, enforcing policies, maintaining records, ensuring food safety, and coordinating with inventory control and transportation to optimize slots, space, and inbound/outbound flow.

Qualifications

• Possess strong general knowledge of warehousing operations.
• Experience in lead or supervisory roles, preferably with UNFI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read computerized reports and manage administrative tasks.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise shipping/receiving associates.
• Enforce work rules and company policies.
• Monitor accuracy of shipments and receiving.
• Maintain daily production and accuracy records.
• Ensure food safety guidelines are followed.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control on slotting and space.
• Conduct daily crew meetings for safety and productivity.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Basic computer skills

Job description

Purpose
Supervises Warehouse shipping and receiving activities and associates for a specific shift/area to ensure
functions are performed within Company and Distribution Center guidelines. Provides excellent customer
service 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 and systems. (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 and 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 (Dock Management vs Inbound Volume)
• Walks warehouse daily, with Superintendent, to ensure that safety, security, sanitation and pest control codes, 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

Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 computerized reports.
• 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 frequent interruptions.
• Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Physical Environment

• During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Distribution Center warehouse floor and 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 within acceptable 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 the workday.

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. - 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.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: 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.