What You'll DoYou will supervise and coordinate warehouse operations for an assigned team on a shift basis, focusing on efficient receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer products to meet service and cost objectives. You will ensure quality standards are maintained, oversee shift communication, and direct staff to achieve operational goals. Travel may be required.
Essential Functions
- Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, stacking of products, and picking and staging of outbound shipments to maintain quality standards
- Ensure accuracy and condition of inbound and outbound shipments
- Facilitate cross communication between shifts and conduct shift meetings
- Oversee safe operation of materials handling equipment and maintain a clean and secure work area
- Ensure staff compliance with safety policies, investigate and report safety incidents, and conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards
- Direct work schedules, assign duties, and evaluate employee performance, including preparing records and reports
- Address personnel issues, assess training needs, and collaborate with staff and management to resolve work-related problems
- Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.
What Experience and Education You Need- Minimum 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience required, or successful completion of Americold's internship program, or a bachelor's degree
- High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
- Forklift certification required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers
What Could Set You Apart- Ability to perform or assist with complex or skilled warehouse tasks
- Ability to supervise employees effectively
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and resolve work-related problems
- Willingness to mentor and support employee development
- Experience working in a union environment preferred
Physical RequirementsAmericold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.
