Warehouse Supervisor Job at World Distribution Services in Savannah

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at World Group

About This Role:

World Distribution Services, a World Group company, is currently looking for a supportive person to join our family as a Warehouse Supervisor for our growing warehouse in Savannah!

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees and directs all warehouse staff in the completion of their daily activities, including shipping and receiving products or goods, maintaining inventory levels, and recording warehouse information. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to warehouse employees based on current workloads and experience
• Meet operational and financial goals by managing productivity, quality, and customer-service standards
• Maintain storage area by organizing floor space and maintaining good housekeeping
• Maintain inventory by conducting monthly physical counts, reconciling variances, and inputting data
• Secure warehouse by turning alarms on and testing systems
• Monitor team performance and audit compliance with SOPs
• Train and certify new equipment operators in safe and efficient operation of equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous 3PL Warehouse Supervision experience required
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience with warehouse management systems required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with external contacts and other employees.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, occasionally ascend/descend, position self to manually handle/sort/load/unload freight & products, and climb in/out of equipment
• Frequently required to manually handle product/freight and other objects of various shapes and sizes up to 50lbs without equipment assistance
• Constantly work in warehouse with varying temperature conditions (not climate-controlled) and occasionally work outdoors in weather conditions with a wide range in temperatures

Working Conditions

Warehouse environment. Indoor/outdoor; exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent. Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Bonus Eligibility

About World Group

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!