Shift supervisor, Warehouse

Job Title

Material Handler Supervisor

Supply Chain PHD;
Rural Retreat, VA

Warehouse Lead;
Americas

As a Material Handler Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in the efficient functioning of our warehouse by overseeing the movement, storage, and retrieval of materials. You will be responsible for yourself and your team to maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring the timely delivery of materials to/from receiving/shipping areas, loading/unloading trailers, and supporting overall warehouse organization. This position requires attention to detail, physical agility, and a commitment to safety.

• Management:
  Oversee a team of material handlers and ensure their compliance to company standards/processes, and the below duties are carried out daily.
• Material Handling:
  Load, unload, and move materials to/from trailers and locations within the warehouse using industrial forklifts, pallet jacks, and other loading equipment.
• Inventory Management:
  Maintain accurate inventory records by conducting regular cycle counts, identifying discrepancies, and reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Order Fulfillment:
  Assemble and prepare orders for shipment according to established procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Capable of reading Bill of Lading, pick/put sheets, other order fulfillment documentation
• Quality Control:
  Inspect in/outbound materials and trailers for damage or defects, report issues, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including proper handling of materials and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ensures that trucks are properly chocked and stable.
  • Materials loaded and stored in a secured and safe manner.
    • (Use of strapping, load bars, dunnage or other means)
  • Preform safety inspections as needed
• Communication:
  Collaborate with vendors (i.e. drivers/dispatch), team members, supervisors, and other departments to facilitate smooth warehouse operations and address any issues or concerns.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment and report any malfunctions or need for repairs.
• Organization:
  Keep the warehouse and surrounding areas clean and organized, ensuring efficient use of space and easy accessibility of materials.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

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