• Shift Supervisor I

    Watco Companies LLC (Columbus, OH)


    Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

     

    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:

    • Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

    • Competitive compensation and benefits

    • Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers

    • Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama

    • Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

    • Career advancement opportunities

     

    This position will have competitive salary

     

    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 INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING (OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED):

    • 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

    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.

    HOURS/PAY

    + Monday - Friday

    + 4pm - 12am

    + $52 - 58,000 / yr.