Supervisor Warehouse

Vallen Distribution Inc.

About The Position

Vallen's Warehouse Supervisor is a staff management position as well as regularly performs the same work duties as those they supervise. They demonstrate expertise in performing all aspects of functional warehouse operations. They receive, handle, stock and store, record, and dispatch goods in a warehouse or distribution center. In addition to performing daily warehouse duties, non-exempt warehouse supervisors initiate appropriate personnel actions for their assigned associates, coordinate shift schedules/coverage and delegate work assignments. They participate in the hiring process, train new associates, provide input into performance evaluations and assist management with leading special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent coupled with 3+ year relevant experience and/or training.
Loading, unloading, picking, packing or moving goods in a warehouse environment; forklift / cherry picker experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic computer knowledge and proficiency and/or a demonstrated technical aptitude to learn; preferred technical skills to include but not limited to MS-Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, Prophet 21.
Demonstration of basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals); ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent preferred.
Ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence.
Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
Demonstration of attention to detail.
Safety-minded.

Nice To Haves

forklift / cherry picker experience preferred.
preferred technical skills to include but not limited to MS-Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, Prophet 21.
ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff supervisory duties include, but are not limited to: participating with interviews, coaching, training, delegating work assignments and may participate in or prepare documentation for disciplining associates while enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Prepares daily delegation of work duties/assignments and schedules.
Completes shipments by processing and loading orders; reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Unloads, receives and puts away incoming goods and merchandise; unpacks bales, crates, and other containers; checks for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices; may install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit from truck to warehouse and/or shelving.
Accurately sorts, labels, moves and stores goods and merchandise; places material or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, style, or product codes; arranges storage to optimize warehouse space; reads work orders or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Weighs or counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards.
Prepares, picks, packs, and dispatches outgoing goods and merchandise according to written or verbal requests or work orders; uses pick sheets in various formats (paper or electronic) to locate items within the warehouse; removes products from warehouse shelves and places products on pallets, with a pallet jack or forklift, following stacking policies to prevent product damage; verifies product and quantity accuracy.
Loads trucks for customer delivery; may install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit; checks for damage and for discrepancies between goods and shipping work order.
Consolidates freight for shipping as appropriate; verifies shipping method; appropriately handles and communicates oversize loads to freight carriers; ensures shipping routes are maintained.
Enters data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records; retrieves stored information to respond to inquiries (e.g., inventory levels or delivery schedules.); documents discrepancies on an error log and seeks management advice on appropriate corrective action.
Complies tickets or worksheets from customer specifications.
Operates warehouse equipment as needed to complete tasks (e.g., forklifts, cherry-picking lifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse machinery).
Assists in inventory level maintenance and inventory counts.
Responsible for following warehouse safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities
Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws