Warehouse Supervisor

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 inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.


* Responsible for the cross communication between shifts.


* Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.


* Maintain a clean; neat, and orderly work area; ensure all security policies and procedures are followed.


* 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.


* Ensure proper food safety practices are maintained.


* Direct the operations of the assigned work team to achieve prescribed objectives.


* Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.


* Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution.

What Experience and Education You Need:



* HS Diploma, associate's degree Preferred


* 3+ years supervisory or warehouse experience; or successful completion of Americold's internship program; or a bachelor's degree.


* Maintain forklift certification.


* Tools and Technology Required: Microsoft Office Suite, Calculators, Desktop computers and Photocopiers

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 supervise employees.


* Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals


* Ability to pay close attention to detail.


* Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth.


* Must have very strong customer service orientation with high sense of urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines.


* May require experience working in a union environment.

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 load...