Shift Supervisor - Memphis, TN

Shift Supervisor I

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Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

Here's what you can expect from Watco :

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

Competitive compensation and benefits

Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Career advancement opportunities

Salary Range : $44,000 - $47,000

Job Summary

The Shift Supervisor I is responsible for leading hub associates and / or temp workers in warehouse operations and activities including the receiving, sorting, and scanning inbound freight. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring procedures and operations increase efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership to hub associates

Supervise hub associates and / or temp workers

Manage staffing schedules of associates and / or temp workers based on volume projections to help meet specific metric related goals

Organize stocks and maintain inventory

Inspect products for defects and damages

Examine incoming freight

Receive, unload, and place incoming inventory items appropriately

Oversee the sort process to ensure it is done in an efficient manner

Ensure team abides by all company safety and hygiene regulations

Collaborate with day shift transportation team

Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures

Keep warehouse clean and organized daily

Other duites as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The attributes listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :

Proficiency in inventory software, database, and systems

Good organizational and time management skills

Current forklift license or ability to obtain one

High school degree or higher required

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a warehouse environment with frequent interruptions from team members and independent contractors, and regular high noise level.

Physical Requirements & Physical Demands

Must be able to frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds at a time

Must be able to adapt and work in warm and cold temperature environment

Must be able to maneuver and access all areas of the warehouse

Must be able to frequently stand, walk, and reach with arms

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