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 within the department. The supervisor plans and directs work, trains and assists associates, leads pre-shift meetings under management direction, and performs the same tasks as department associates. The role may also involve operating powered equipment and assisting in other areas of the Distribution Center as needed. This position requires occasional travel of 10–20%, extended hours, and a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place in a potentially hot, cold, humid, dusty, dirty, and noisy environment, with uneven surfaces and some mechanical hazards. The role involves frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and handling loads over 50 pounds; items over 50 pounds or awkwardly sized require a two-person lift and/or assistive devices. Ankle-high leather work boots are required.
Requirements
- Understand 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.
- 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 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 extended hours and a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must wear ankle-high leather work boots.
- Must be able to operate or use floats and hand carts.
- Must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds 1–6 feet, and push or pull over 50 pounds 1–6 feet; items over 50 pounds or awkwardly sized require a two-person lift and/or assistive devices.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct associates to complete tasks.
- Train new associates on job tasks and department job knowledge.
- Assist associates in completing their job tasks.
- Lead pre-shift meetings under the direction of management.
- Organize the department safety-stretch 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
