Department Supervisor 1
About The Position
The Department Supervisor 1 is an hourly position responsible for ensuring that safety, warehouse, and department standards are met by directing and training associates. This role works the weekend shift, Thursday through Sunday, and may assist in other areas of the Distribution Center as needed. The supervisor plans and directs associates’ work, trains and assists associates, leads pre-shift meetings under management direction, and organizes department safety stretches. The role also performs associate tasks, addresses basic issues, operates powered equipment as needed, and follows safety standards and company policies and procedures. The work environment may involve extended hours, high-volume workloads, variable temperatures, dust, noise, uneven surfaces, and mechanical hazards. The position requires the ability to perform the listed standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other physical activities. Ankle-high leather work boots are required. Items over 50 pounds or awkward in size or nature require a two-person lift and/or assistive devices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Understanding of the job duties of each hourly position within the department.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent understanding of safety policies and practices.
- Excellent understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Strong professional relationships with coworkers.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and mentor others, give direction, and resolve conflict.
- Ability to handle equipment safely.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment and in other areas within the Distribution Center.
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
- Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet or exceed production standards.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work extended hours.
- Ability to handle high-volume workloads.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, or suddenly changing temperatures, including humid conditions; dusty or dirty environments; uneven surfaces; mechanical hazards; and noisy environments.
- Ability to perform occasional sitting; constant standing and walking; frequent twisting/turning, stooping/bending, squatting/kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling over 50 pounds for 1–6 feet.
- Must wear ankle-high leather work boots.
- Must be able to operate or use floats and hand carts.
- Items over 50 pounds or awkward in size or nature require a two-person lift and/or assistive devices.
- Occasional travel required: 10–20%.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct associates for task completion.
- Train new associates on job tasks and department knowledge.
- Assist associates in completing their job tasks.
- Lead pre-shift meetings under the direction of management.
- Organize the department safety stretches routine.
- Perform the same tasks as associates in the department.
- Identify and solve basic issues and problems.
- Operate powered equipment as needed.
- Adhere to safety standards and practices.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Assist in other areas of the Distribution Center as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Associate discounts, including furniture.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
