Warehouse Supv I

Job Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor I leads and supervises the day-to-day operations of the warehouse in providing warehouse and delivery services. Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles. Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate. Maintains current driver’s records. Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries run efficiently and accurately.  

Responsibilities

Essential Functions 

• Promotes and builds customer service through teamwork with Account Managers, CSR’s, City Desk, and will Call personnel.
• Arranges training and/or mentoring in Border States procedures, SAP transactions and safety for the best operations practices.
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so that the property is neat and safe within Border States and government standards.
• Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States, our vendors, and/or any government standards.
• Maintains current driver’s records to satisfy our requirements and the requirements of all state and federal regulations. 
• Ensures all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.
• Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries run as efficiently and accurately as possible. 
• Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate.
• Leads and coordinates activities associated with our inventory process.
• Communicates with internal and external customers on orders, inventory, and deliveries, etc.
• Leads daily safety meetings and updates and addresses concerns.

Non-essential Functions

• May complete cycle counts and inventory checks.
• May perform the duties of the delivery drivers, as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year business/trade degree or the equivalent in work experience. 
• Prior supervisory experience with a minimum of three years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred. 
• Required experience to coach drivers in ride along or drive cam vehicle handling opportunities.
• Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles. 
• Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred. 
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required. 
• Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and reading skills. 
• Ability to effectively plan and organize. 
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
   

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101 + lbs. - Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
• Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Frequently
• Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally
• Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
• Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.