Warehouse Supervisor 1st Shift
Catania Oils · Ayer, MA · 1 wk ago
Management$30–$36/hrFull-time
About the Role
Join Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, as a Warehouse Supervisor on our first shift team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people, this opportunity is for you.
Our core values drive everything we do:
- We Are Family – We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family.
- Own It – We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges.
- Job Well Done – We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work.
- Customer Focused – We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed.
- Authenticity at Our Core – We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate product movement and placement based on the production schedule.
- Process orders to pick or stage in advance.
- Complete item transfers between warehouses and ensure stock rotation.
- Minimize production downtime.
- Keep employees organized, on task, and accountable to complete daily activities in a timely manner.
- Follow through on projects as directed by the warehouse manager.
- Discuss and develop reports, trends, and company goals with the warehouse manager.
- Support production, inventory control, quality control as needed—assist with scheduling, questions, inventory issues, and general concerns.
- Communicate directly with carriers to solve problems, plan ahead, and coordinate drop trailers.
- Collaborate with logistics to facilitate the drop trailer program and ensure the drop trailer board is updated regularly.
- Report potential issues (employee or operational) to the warehouse manager to collectively develop solutions.
- Assist with inventory counts as needed.
- Fill in when necessary: picking/unloading trailers, servicing a production line, checking drivers in/out, assisting with general warehouse activities.
- Communicate necessary trailer movement with the yard driver in an organized fashion.
- Ensure all outbound orders are tracked and recorded in the outbound shipping log.
- Work necessary hours including overtime or weekends, and coordinate any necessary OT staffing.
- Contribute to the writing and development of annual performance reviews.
- Track forklift inspections and work with the forklift provider to ensure all preventive maintenance is performed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Fluent English skills.
- Minimum of 3 years in warehousing or logistics, preferably in a lead role.
- Forklift certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Works is a plus.
- Previous experience leading a group of 3 or more is a plus.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to use forklifts, pallet jacks (electric and manual), RF scanners, computers, and label software/hardware.
Benefits
- Be part of a company that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Work in a culture that blends tradition with innovation.
- Make a real impact in a company committed to sustainability and quality.
Pay
$30-$36/hour