J. R. Simplot Company

Warehouse Supervisor - Othello, WA

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent preferred, experience may be considered.
  • 2+ years of warehouse-related experience or training.
  • Proficient in computer systems and warehousing technology.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Certifications: Fall Protection, First Aid/CPR, Forklift.

Responsibilities

  • Promote safe work practices in the warehouse.
  • Direct and oversee inventory, shipping, receiving, and cost control processes.
  • Maintain sanitation and food safety standards within the facility.
  • Ensure fair administration of policies, procedures, and union contracts.
  • Operate forklifts and manage loading/unloading as needed.
  • Monitor warehouse data systems to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Provide training and orientation for new staff, emphasizing safety procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Paid Family Building Leave.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, accruing up to 160 hours in year 1.
  • 10 Paid Holidays.
  • Relocation Assistance Program where applicable.
  • Education Assistance available.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position supervises and coordinates warehouse activities. Supervises the receiving, storage, shipping, inventory control and administrative systems to ensure that those activities support facility and division policies and procedures for quality, cost, and customer service. Manages product storage and distribution facility in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures. Provides supervision and training to staff.

The supervisor monitors, verifies, and adjusts system control points as required to maximize efficiency within the operation. Works closely with operators and maintenance personnel concerning the data that is being processed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Must promote healthy and safety work practices.
  • Direct the warehouse operation to monitor inventory, shipping, receiving, cost control, and quality performance. Ensures appropriate receipt and record keeping of inventory.
  • Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
  • Ensures that the policies, procedures, and union contracts are administered and followed in a fair consistent manner.
  • May operate forklift and other equipment as necessary to maintain warehouse. Receives and may physically unload or load product if required.
  • Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and verifying information in the LTW, IWS and DCS systems. Increasing total warehouse uptime by predicting failures, evaluating inefficient processes, troubleshooting.
  • Reports and logs mechanical and operational problems to achieve maximum uptime performance.
  • Provides supervision and training for company and contract staff. Provides orientation for new employees, ensures safety procedures are communicated and followed.
  • Follows leadership's directives and identifies mistakes.


Typical Education

Associate degree or equivalent preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Relevant Experience

  • 2+ year's related experience and/or training.
  • Good knowledge of computer systems and other technology
  • MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)


Required Certifications

  • Must obtain and maintain annual Authorized Fall Protection Certification.
  • Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Forklift Certification


Other Information

Physical Demands: 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 perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, stand, walk, twist, bend over or stoop, and crawl on hard surface.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit while operating a forklift.
  • The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
  • The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to freezing temperatures.
  • Ability to work in refrigerated 35 degrees and frozen environments -0 degrees.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  • Ability to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Language Skills:
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write correspondence's and to effectively communicate information in one-on-one settings and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in a professional manner.

Job Requisition ID: 26259

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Pay Grade: Global Grade 3

Location(s): GF Warehouse - Othello

Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: $80,169 annually, plus annual incentive plan eligibility

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Paid Family Building Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
  • Education Assistance
  • Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

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About J. R. Simplot Company

J. R. Simplot Company is a privately held food and agriculture company based in Boise, Idaho. The company produces and markets a wide range of food products, including potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and grains. It also provides fertilizers, seeds, and other agricultural products and services. J. R. Simplot Company was founded in 1929 by John Richard Simplot and is still owned by the Simplot family. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China.
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