Warehouse Supervisor (Grand Forks, ND)
About The Position
The Warehouse Supervisor oversees and coordinates warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, shipping, inventory control, and related administrative systems. The role ensures these activities support facility and division policies and procedures for quality, cost, and customer service, and that the product storage and distribution facility complies with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and company policies. The supervisor provides training and oversight to company and contract staff and monitors, verifies, and adjusts system control points to maximize operational efficiency. The position works closely with operators and maintenance personnel on information processed by the warehouse systems. The role is based at the GF Warehouse in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It involves 12-hour shifts, with day and night shift options. The schedule is assigned after hire and includes availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays; employees have every other weekend off. Travel is less than 10%.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
- At least 2 years of related experience and/or training.
- Good knowledge of computer systems and other technology.
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Obtain and maintain annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification for entry into a low-oxygen freezer environment, involving a tight-fitting mask.
- Obtain and maintain annual Authorized Fall Protection Certification.
- Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
- Obtain and maintain Forklift Certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting, standing, walking, twisting, bending or stooping, crawling on a hard surface, handling tools or controls, and reaching.
- Ability to work from heights and use fall protection equipment designed for a worker weighing more than 120 pounds including gear and no more than 300 pounds.
- Ability to climb up to 13 flights of stairs within the High-Bay Freezer.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Promote healthy and safe work practices.
- Direct warehouse operations and monitor inventory, shipping, receiving, cost control, and quality performance.
- Ensure appropriate receipt and record keeping of inventory.
- Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
- Ensure policies, procedures, and union contracts are administered and followed fairly and consistently.
- Operate a forklift and other equipment as necessary to maintain warehouse operations.
- Receive and, when required, physically unload or load product.
- Monitor, analyze, and verify information in the LTW, IWS, and DCS systems.
- Improve warehouse uptime by predicting failures, evaluating inefficient processes, and troubleshooting.
- Report and log mechanical and operational problems to help achieve maximum uptime.
- Supervise and train company and contract staff.
- Orient new employees and ensure safety procedures are communicated and followed.
- Follow leadership directives and identify mistakes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
