Materials Handling Supervisor jobs in Albany, IL

Your Role...

Overall Purpose and Main Objectives:

Maintaining work flow in all areas of the warehouse. Supervise 20-30 warehouse associates on Second Shift (2:30p to 11p M-F). Create and maintain a safe work environment that supports continuous improvement. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure products are received, picked, packed, and shipped as accurately/timely as possible.
• Support and develop skills of associates.
• Put customer satisfaction as a priority.
• Use effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to promote positive group operations and relationships
• Assist associates with cross training for various jobs.
• Ensure new hires are properly trained.
• Cross-train associates for various functions within the warehouse.
• Ensure needed supplies, tools, and equipment are available to associates
• Maintain and support the confidentiality of employee and company records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, work area.
• Instill pride, respect, and teamwork among associates.
• Maintain and support Blick Art Materials policies and procedures.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Associates Degree along with 3-5 years supervisory experience preferred.

Qualification Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Required personal computer skills, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with team members.
• Effective leadership and decision making skills.
• Intermediate math skills.

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Training Opportunities
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

Who we are...

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.

Our Mission...

At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.