UNFI Canada is hiring: Warehouse Supervisor in Aurora

Overview

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Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today!

Why Work for UNFI?

Benefits and details are listed below in the Benefits section.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Warehouse shipping and receiving activities and associates for a specific shift/area to ensure functions are performed within Company and Distribution Center guidelines.
• Provides excellent customer service to stores serviced through accurate handling of inbound and outbound product.
• Schedules and supervises Order Selectors, Receiving, Shipping or any other Warehouse personnel.
• Controls production standards, accuracy of inventory, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
• Processes store returns and return to vendors using proper Company policies.
• Coordinates with Inventory Control regarding slotting, product rotation and space allocation. Maintains daily inventory and accuracy records.
• Conducts daily crew meetings to discuss safety, productivity and accuracy.
• Communicates with Transportation on the flow and receipt of backhauls.
• Supervises scheduling of inbound load appointments.
• Responsible for signing for, sorting and distributing inbound, overnight carrier and mail service deliveries.
• Monitors safety, security, sanitation and pest control codes, laws, and policies; walks the warehouse daily to ensure compliance.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments.

Qualifications

• Possess strong general knowledge of warehousing operations with prior lead or supervisory duties, preferably with the Company.
• Strong supervisory skills and ability to work with and through others to achieve results.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
• Analytical ability to handle administrative duties and maintain focus to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities; ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
• Basic computer skills; experience with word processing and spreadsheets is helpful.
• Good judgment is required for times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Employment and Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services