Department Supervisor 1
About The Position
The Department Supervisor 1 oversees the Shipping department on the first shift, Monday through Friday. This hourly position is responsible for ensuring safety, warehouse, and department standards are met by directing and training associates. The supervisor may also perform associate tasks and assist in other areas of the Distribution Center as needed. The role requires occasional travel (10–20%) and extended hours. The schedule may be flexible and include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place in a distribution center and may involve hot, cold, humid, dusty, dirty, noisy, or uneven environments, as well as mechanical hazards. The position involves standing and walking, frequent bending and other movements, and handling loads over 50 pounds; two-person lifts or assistive devices are required for items over 50 pounds or of an awkward size or nature. Ankle-high leather work boots are required.
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.
- Ability to follow 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 wear ankle-high leather work boots and operate or use floats and hand carts.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, dusty, dirty, noisy, or suddenly changing temperature conditions, on uneven surfaces, and around mechanical hazards such as saws, moving objects, and vehicles.
- Ability to sit occasionally; stand and walk constantly; perform simple grasping and use foot controls; and frequently twist, turn, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach above the shoulder, and lift, carry, push, or pull over 50 pounds for 1–6 feet. Two-person lifts and/or assistive devices are required for items over 50 pounds or of an awkward size or nature.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct associates to complete tasks.
- Train new associates on department job tasks and job knowledge.
- Assist associates with 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, 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
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
