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 associate tasks, trains and assists associates, leads pre-shift meetings under management direction, and organizes department safety stretches. The role also performs the same tasks as department associates, identifies and solves basic issues, operates powered equipment as needed, follows safety standards and company policies, and helps in other areas of the Distribution Center as needed. The position requires occasional travel of 10–20% and extended hours. The work environment may include hot, cold, humid, dusty, dirty, and noisy conditions; uneven surfaces; and mechanical hazards such as saws, moving objects, and vehicles. The role involves standing and walking constantly, with occasional sitting and frequent twisting, bending, squatting, reaching, and lifting or pushing/pulling over 50 pounds for 1–6 feet. Items over 50 pounds or awkward items require a two-person lift and/or assistive devices. Employees must wear ankle-high leather work boots and be able to use floats and hand carts. 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 policy 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.
- Ability to work 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, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and handle high-volume workloads.
- Ability to stand and walk constantly; sit occasionally; and frequently twist/turn, stoop/bend, squat/kneel, reach above shoulder, and lift/carry or push/pull 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.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, dusty, dirty, and noisy environments, on uneven surfaces, and around mechanical hazards such as saws, moving objects, and vehicles.
- Anything over 50 pounds or of an awkward size or nature requires a two-person lift and/or assistive devices.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct associates for task completion.
- Train new associates on job tasks and job knowledge in the department.
- Assist associates in completing their job tasks.
- Lead pre-shift meetings under the direction of management.
- Organize the department safety stretches routine.
- Complete 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
