Department Supervisor 1
About The Position
The Department Supervisor 1 is an hourly position responsible for ensuring safety, warehouse, and department standards are met by directing and training associates within the department. The role is in Shipping on the first shift, Monday through Friday. The supervisor plans and directs associates’ work, trains and assists them, leads pre-shift meetings under management direction, and organizes department safety stretches. The supervisor also performs the same tasks as associates, addresses basic issues, operates powered equipment as needed, follows safety standards and company procedures, assists elsewhere in the Distribution Center as needed, and performs other assigned duties. The position requires occasional travel (10–20%) and may require extended hours. Work includes standing and walking, use of floats and hand carts, and working in varying temperatures, dusty or dirty conditions, noisy environments, uneven surfaces, and areas with mechanical hazards. The role involves frequent twisting, bending, squatting or kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting or pushing/pulling over 50 pounds for 1–6 feet. Loads over 50 pounds or awkward loads require a two-person lift and/or assistive devices. Ankle-high leather work boots are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Understand the job duties of each hourly position within the department.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Have an excellent understanding of safety policies and practices.
- Have an excellent understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with coworkers.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and mentor others.
- Ability to give direction and resolve conflict.
- Ability to handle equipment safely.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment and in other Distribution Center areas.
- 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 and handle high-volume workloads.
- Ability to operate and use floats and hand carts.
- Must wear ankle-high leather work boots.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, dusty, dirty, noisy, or mechanically hazardous environments, including on uneven surfaces.
- Physical capability to stand and walk constantly; sit occasionally; frequently twist/turn, stoop/bend, squat/kneel, reach above the shoulder, and lift/carry or push/pull over 50 pounds for 1–6 feet. Loads over 50 pounds or awkward loads require a two-person lift and/or assistive devices.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct associates to complete tasks.
- Train new associates on job tasks and department job knowledge.
- Assist associates in completing their tasks.
- Lead pre-shift meetings under management direction.
- 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.
- Follow safety standards and practices.
- Follow 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
