What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Covetrus?
Warehouse Supervisor
Duties, tasks and responsibilities:
- Perform all shipping tasks required to create satisfied customers, internal and external.
- Perform all tasks in a timely and economical manner.
- Communicate with and support the Warehouse/ Shipping and Customer Service Teams
- Follow policies and procedures in the Employee Manual, Quality Assurance Manual, Safety Manual, and shipping procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work well with others and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
- Leads and motivates the team in order preparation, picking and packing, and ensuring cut-off is achieved to meet customer and company requirements.
- Ensures the team abides by DOT regulations in the processing of hazardous materials, including ORM-D, per carrier requirements.
- Ensures team uses proper packing procedures and that adequate packing supplies and equipment are available.
- Ensures end-of-day system verification tasks are completed and open orders have been invoiced.
- Ensures the maintenance of a safe working environment, according to established safety procedures. Advises management of issues that affect the efficiency of the operation.
- Monitors performance of team members and provides feedback to management.
- Recognizes training needs and implements training to ensure team is prepared.
- Ensures management is aware, on a regular basis, of all aspects of employee performance.
- Performs security checks of the building and locks and secures the building for the evening, or opens
- Ensures the completion of all general housekeeping duties, as required, and that supplies are available for such duties.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Hours and Reporting:
- Must be flexible to work overtime hours as needed.
Requirements and skills needed for the job:
- Preferred one year of experience in warehouse or production environment/Shipping experience
- Preferred one year experience in leading and coaching small teams
- Negotiating experience and skills
- Desire for continuous improvement and growth
- Experience with data entry on a PC
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word preferred
- Proficiency in operation of computerized manifesting systems preferred
- Experience and knowledge in distribution processes (receiving, shipping, and inventory)
- Writing, math and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with other teams
- Ability to manage small projects personally and work independently
- Ability to make decisions on box size and packaging with least cost to customer yet protects quality of parts
- Organizational skills and detailed oriented with a quality mindset
- Ability to work within a deadline under pressure and handle interruptions
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders, reach overhead, and lift up to 30 to 50 lbs occasionally.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Additional skills that are helpful but not required:
- Hazmat experience
- Experience in customer service and telephone or equivalent training
- Warehousing/parts storage or fulfillment experience
- Shipping experience with UPS, USPS, Fedex, DHL, LTL
- Export International shipping
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin,
disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected
by law. Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully
vaccinated against COVID-19.*
*Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose
in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition
applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What salary are you looking for in a new position?
Work Location: One location