Warehouse Supervisor

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Farms Meat Processors is looking to fill a brand-new role of Warehouse Supervisor to help oversee our packaging, freezer, and shipping departments, ensure inventory accuracy and managing outbound freight, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment. This position will provide a base salary, dependent on experience.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience in fresh/frozen food warehouse, shipping, inventory experience
Ability to operate basic computer systems such as inventory/shipping system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to read metric or standard measurements
Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Occasionally perform hand and/or wrist movements
Frequently lift up to 100 pounds from floor to waist level
Frequently pull and/or push up to 100 pounds
Frequently bend at the knees and/or waist
Frequently turn and/or twist
Frequently climb stairs up to 15 feet
Stand up to 80% of the workday, perform desk duties 20% of the workday
Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including cold/freezing temperatures and wet/slippery conditions

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Bilingual (English and Spanish) skills, highly preferred
Paycom experience, a plus
Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description.
Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.
Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requested

Responsibilities

Manage freezer, shipping, and packaging teams to support safe, efficient daily operations and timely product movement
Monitor product readiness and inventory levels to support the confirmed shipping schedule
Partner with the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to plan load-out volumes, dock capacity, and shipping priorities
Execute fresh and frozen load-outs according to the confirmed shipping schedule and dock appointments
Communicate product readiness, warehouse capacity, or loading constraints to the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator
Verify container and trailer availability prior to staging loads and prepare the daily “make sheet” for next-day cold-side operations
Maintain control of USDA stamps and coordinate USDA approval for export loads
Inspect trailers with carriers for cleanliness and food-safe conditions prior to loading
Monitor trailer temperatures and refrigeration operation, including occasional weekend checks as needed
Coordinate trailer movement and yard truck activity to support shipping flow
Organize cooler and freezer space for efficient storage and load-out
Manage dry goods inventory and support accurate end-of-day inventory reporting
Ensure trailer doors and shipping areas are secured at the end of the day
Coordinate annual freezer inventory for audit purposes
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance