Supervisor, Warehouse

Americold • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Supervise and coordinate warehouse operations for an assigned team on a shift basis, with a focus on efficient receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer products to meet service and cost objectives. Ensure quality standards are maintained, oversee shift communication, and direct staff to achieve operational goals. Travel may be required. Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience, or successful completion of Americold's internship program, or a bachelor's degree.
• High school diploma.
• Forklift certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers.
• Ability to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Ability to tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F (0°C) to -45°F (-43°C), as well as outdoor temperatures and precipitation.
• Ability to climb ladders or step ladders and tolerate heights up to 30 feet (9 meters), including accessing elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for work at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to frequently mount and dismount materials handling equipment.
• Ability to perform fine articulation movements with fingers, hands, and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on the specific role, ability to lift boxes weighing up to 80 pounds (36 kg) and carry product up to 6 feet (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Vision sufficient for close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and understand instructions, safety warnings, packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Ability to perform or assist with complex or skilled warehouse tasks.
• Ability to supervise employees effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and resolve work-related problems.
• Willingness to mentor and support employee development.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate unloading inbound shipments, stacking products, and picking and staging outbound shipments while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and condition of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Facilitate communication between shifts and conduct shift meetings.
• Oversee the safe operation of materials handling equipment and maintain a clean, secure work area.
• Ensure staff comply with safety policies; investigate and report safety incidents; and conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Direct work schedules, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, and prepare records and reports.
• Address personnel issues, assess training needs, and collaborate with staff and management to resolve work-related problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED