Warehouse Supervisor

About the role

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families. The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Responsibilities

Oversees the entire physical operation, responsible for maintaining an optimum level of merchandise production and supervision of production associates. Assures the flow of merchandise through the warehouse to maximize the recycling process, supporting vendors and minimize excess waste.

• Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning one or more employees.
• Promote productivity by following up with employees on work results.
• Set expectations, instruct, coach and identify training needs.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.
• Resolve workplace problems by addressing issues that impact employee performance and productivity.
• Coordinates dock efforts with forklift driver, transportation and warehouse managers.
• Prepare reports by collecting, documenting and summarizing information.
• Complete projects by planning, organizing and monitoring assignments.
• Oversee baling of salvage textiles and the sorts of scrap metal and E-waste and all other recyclable materials.
• Requisitions warehouse supplies as needed and maintain inventories on hand.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Uphold safe work practices in support of a safety culture through awareness and observation; assist in safety training of employees; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Participates in the functions of production worker, promoting team work as needed.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as