Supervisor, Warehouse

Primary Responsibility:

Responsible for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities of an assigned work team on a shift basis by directing assigned Associates in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer product in a manner consistent with service and cost objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and coordinate the most efficient unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of quality.
• Ensure Associates follow all safety policies and procedures.

Thoroughly investigate and report all safety accidents and violations in a timely manner.

Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
• Evaluate employee performance, prepare performance appraisals, and resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution.
• Other duties as requested.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• HS Diploma required, Associates Degree Preferred
• 3+ years supervisory or warehouse experience; or successful completion of Americold's internship program; or a bachelor's degree.
• Maintain forklift certification.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Ability to perform the same work duties as those supervised or performs more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals and to pay close attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop a mentoring relationship in order to contribute experience, skills, and wisdom to subordinate employees for their development.
• Tools and Technology Required: Microsoft Office Suite, Calculators, Desktop computers and Photocopiers

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, bending, or carrying light loads
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Working environment is usually in a frozen food and office setting, with occasional need to leave the premises
• Occasionally works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings
• Travel may be required
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