Warehouse Supervisor

3390 Rand Rd, South Plainfield NJ

Description

Job Description: To Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the operations and activities of the Warehouse; train, assign, supervise and evaluate assigned staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory. • Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees; assign workloads to warehouse workers. • Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store and deliver items to complete packing slips for shipments as assigned. • Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups. • Supervise the processing of requisitions and requests to invoice for reimbursements of warehouse codes; complete requisitions for needed materials to assure adequate stock levels. • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required; and supervise the inventory. • Monitor automated warehousing system; operate a computer to enter data, correct errors and control key screens as required. • Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.): • Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition. • Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budget-related needs; assist in the bid process for various supplies as required. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Maintain regular attendance. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: • Warehousing and stock control methods and procedures. • Methods of receiving, inspecting, and issuing materials. • Materials, equipment, and supplies used in a school district. • Operation of a forklift and other assigned vehicle and equipment. • Warehouse operations, procedures, equipment, and terminology. • Space utilization and inventory techniques. • Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies. • Health and safety regulations. • Record-keeping techniques. • Inventory methods and practices. • Principles and practices of training and providing work direction. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. • Automated warehouse inventory system. ABILITY TO: • Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the operations and activities of the District Warehouse. • Train, supervise and evaluate personnel. • Utilize space efficiently and effectively. • Maintain inventory. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Operate warehouse vehicles, machines, and equipment. • Receive, issue, store and return warehouse stock and supplies. • Lift, move, sort and store objects. • Plan and schedule work. • Maintain accurate records of stock transactions. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES (CONT.): ABILITY TO: • Learn to operate a computer terminal and warehouse-related software. • Work independently with little direction. • Observe health and safety regulations. • Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds • Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and three years warehouse or related experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid driver's license.