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Warehouse Supervisor - Nationwide
About Us
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.
SkillBridge Program Overview
This opportunity is offered exclusively through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program and is intended for transitioning active-duty U.S. service members.
SkillBridge participants remain on active duty and continue to receive military pay and benefits through the U.S. Department of War. Americold does not provide compensation or employment benefits during the SkillBridge participation period. Participation in SkillBridge does not guarantee employment with Americold upon completion.
- Program Duration: Up to 180 days (based on service member eligibility and command approval)
- Program Type: On-site, hands-on operational training
- Location: Americold warehouse facility (assigned based on availability)
What you’ll Do
- 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
- 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
- Maintain a clean; neat, and orderly work area; ensure all security policies and procedures are followed
- 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
- Ensure proper food safety practices are maintained
- Direct the operations of the assigned work team to achieve prescribed objectives
- Conduct shift meetings
- Follow all policies and procedures
- Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads
- Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results
- Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems
- Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals
- Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety
- Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development
- Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures
- Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction
- Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution
- Other duties as requested
What Experience and Education You Need
- Active-duty U.S. service member eligible for the DoW SkillBridge Program
- Within approved SkillBridge participation window (typically final 180 days of service)
- Command approval required prior to start date
- 3+ years supervisory or warehouse experience;
- High School Diploma or GED
What Could Set You Apart
- Prior leadership, logistics, supply chain, warehouse, or operations experience (military or civilian)
- Experience working in structured, team-based, or safety-focused environments
Physical Requirements
- 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, or bending
- Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
- Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
- May require travel by automobile and airplane for business
- May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing
- May require carrying loads related to travel and the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
- Requires the use of various electronic tools
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
What We Offer:
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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
