Supervisor, Warehouse

About the role

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience required, or successful completion of Americold's internship program, or a bachelor's degree
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
• Forklift certification required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to pay 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 preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius), as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Able to climb ladders or step ladders.
• Able to tolerate heights up to 30 ft. (9 meters) and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Able to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8-10-12 hour shift. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on specific role, must be able to lift boxes of varying weights up 80 lbs. (36 kg) and carry product a distance of up to 6 ft.(2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to hear and speak in order to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, as well as able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Benefits

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).