Department Supervisor 1

Rooms To Go • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

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 supervisor plans and supports associate work, performs department tasks alongside associates, and may assist in other areas of the Distribution Center as needed. The role requires operating powered equipment when necessary and working in a fast-paced distribution-center environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge 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 of the Distribution Center.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet or exceed production standards.
• Ability to work extended hours and a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to handle high-volume workloads.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including standing, walking, grasping, using foot controls, twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 pounds for 1–6 feet. Items over 50 pounds or awkward items require a two-person lift and/or assistive devices.
• Must wear ankle-high leather work boots.
• Ability to operate or use floats and hand carts.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, or suddenly changing temperatures; dusty or dirty environments; on uneven surfaces; around some mechanical hazards; and in noisy environments.
• Occasional travel is required (10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct associates to complete tasks.
• Train new associates on department job tasks and job knowledge.
• Assist associates with completing their job tasks.
• Lead pre-shift meetings under management direction.
• 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 and company policies and procedures.
• Assist in other areas of the Distribution Center as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts, including furniture
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed