Warehouse Supervisor jobs in Irvington, NJ

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

Primary Responsibility:

Responsible for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities of an assigned work team on a shift basis by directing assigned Associates in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer product in a manner consistent with service and cost objectives.

Essential Functions:

* Supervise and coordinate the most efficient unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of quality.
* Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
* Responsible for the cross communication between shifts.
* Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
* Ensure Associates follow all safety policies and procedures. Thoroughly investigate and report all safety accidents and violations in a timely manner. Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

* HS Diploma, Associates Degree Preferred
* 3 years supervisory or warehouse experience; or successful completion of Americold's internship program; or a bachelor's degree.
* Maintain forklift certification.


Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

* Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
* Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, bending, or carrying light loads
* Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
* Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
* Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds
* Working environment is usually in a frozen food and office setting, with occasional need to leave the premises
* Occasionally works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings
* Travel may be required

* Ability to supervise employees.
* Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals
* Ability to pay close attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff.
* Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.