Warehouse Supervisor - Savannah, Ga

Plastic Express•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor reports to the Warehouse Manager and supervises up to three full-time or part-time packaging employees in a safety-sensitive production environment. The role oversees packaging operations, warehouse activities, inventory, equipment maintenance, employee training and development, recordkeeping, and communication of operational issues to management. The supervisor assigns work to packaging and warehouse staff and provides positive leadership while maintaining staffing levels and production goals. The position operates in a fast-paced warehouse with regular use of forklifts, pallet jacks, packaging machinery, and other equipment, as well as some outdoor exposure. It also uses standard office equipment. The role is full-time and may require overtime, long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays when needed. Little to no travel is expected. The successful hire is expected to support Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise and Operation Clean Sweep by preventing pellet, flake, and powder loss into the environment and ensuring spills are promptly and effectively cleaned up.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous warehousing experience.
Must be forklift certified and maintain proper credentials during employment.
Ability to safely operate a forklift and pass site forklift certification.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact.
Ability to think independently and make decisions in the company’s best interest.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to multitask.
Ability to work overtime, long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, move up to 250 pounds, climb ladders, operate control panels, and work with hand tools.
Ability to use fingers, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk and/or hear.
Adequate close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to focus at safe working distances.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a supervisory role, preferably in warehousing.

Responsibilities

Unload received goods and materials; enter information into the designated system; label and locate materials.
Separate, pull, stage, pack, repack, and label customer orders to meet customer specifications; make boxes when required.
Ensure products are properly labeled and perform designated system transactions to receive or ship materials.
Participate in cycle counting, enter and verify inventory information, research discrepancies, and make adjustments as necessary.
Review forklift preventive-maintenance check sheets and ensure machines are in good working order.
Conduct and supervise daily inspections of forklifts, the transfer system, compressors, and other equipment; ensure inspection paperwork is completed correctly and submitted daily.
Follow safety and work rules, maintain housekeeping standards, and participate in daily safety briefings and monthly safety meetings.
Monitor and supervise day-to-day packaging employees, including the Utility Position and Packaging Area Forklift Operator; train and supervise staff operating the transfer system and packaging forklift.
Directly operate the Hamer or Sewn Open Mouth 25 KG bagging lines, scales, palletizing robot, pallet dispenser, printer, conveyor systems, and bag kickers.
Communicate packaging inventory needs to management and report operational problems to the Operations Manager.
Ensure production and safety procedures are followed and production documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
Maintain a clean work environment and ensure employees follow housekeeping practices.
Safely isolate equipment before machinery repair or maintenance and ensure strict Lockout/Tagout procedures are followed by site and contractor staff.
Perform routine or required maintenance on related packaging equipment.
Complete truckload-to-container worksheets and packaging paperwork, and maintain daily shipping and receiving records.
Monitor order cutoff and shipping dates to support timely deliveries and supervise loading of each truckload or container.
Maintain appropriate staffing to meet production goals and conduct, supervise, and document safety meetings and employee training.
Support Operation Clean Sweep by preventing material loss into the environment and ensuring spills are promptly cleaned up.