Warehouse Supervisor

Description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

 

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.

 

Redwood Farms Meat Processors is looking to fill a brand-new role of Warehouse Supervisor to help oversee our packaging, freezer, and shipping departments, ensure inventory accuracy and managing outbound freight, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment. This position will provide a base salary, dependent on experience. We offer a competitive salary, and a complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

 

Schedule 

 

Monday to Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm, or as needed (1 hour lunch)

 

Additional hours or weekend coverage may be necessary to support operations

 

Areas of Accountability 

 

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

 

Load-Out Execution                           Freezer & Inventory                          Team Supervision

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Manage freezer, shipping, and packaging teams to support safe, efficient daily operations and timely product movement

 

Monitor product readiness and inventory levels to support the confirmed shipping schedule

 

Partner with the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator to plan load-out volumes, dock capacity, and shipping priorities

 

Execute fresh and frozen load-outs according to the confirmed shipping schedule and dock appointments

 

Communicate product readiness, warehouse capacity, or loading constraints to the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

 

Verify container and trailer availability prior to staging loads and prepare the daily “make sheet” for next-day cold-side operations

 

Maintain control of USDA stamps and coordinate USDA approval for export loads

 

Inspect trailers with carriers for cleanliness and food-safe conditions prior to loading

 

Monitor trailer temperatures and refrigeration operation, including occasional weekend checks as needed

 

Coordinate trailer movement and yard truck activity to support shipping flow

 

Organize cooler and freezer space for efficient storage and load-out

 

Manage dry goods inventory and support accurate end-of-day inventory reporting

 

Ensure trailer doors and shipping areas are secured at the end of the day

 

Coordinate annual freezer inventory for audit purposes

 

Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

 

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

 

Qualifications

 

1-3 years’ experience in fresh/frozen food warehouse, shipping, inventory experience 

 

Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

 

Bilingual (English and Spanish) skills, highly preferred

 

High level of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

 

Demonstrate desirable behaviors such as attendance and adherence to FUI values

 

Ability to operate basic computer systems such as inventory/shipping system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Paycom experience, a plus

 

Advanced written and verbal communication with the ability to maintain accurate records

 

Strong sense of initiative and problem-solving with the ability to manage time/deadlines and delegate work

 

Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requested

 

Ability to read metric or standard measurements

 

Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs

 

Travel up to 5% annually

 

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

 

Physical Requirements

 

Occasionally perform hand and/or wrist movements

 

Frequently lift up to 100 pounds from floor to waist level

 

Frequently pull and/or push up to 100 pounds

 

Frequently bend at the knees and/or waist

 

Frequently turn and/or twist

 

Frequently climb stairs up to 15 feet

 

Stand up to 80% of the workday, perform desk duties 20% of the workday

 

Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including cold/freezing temperatures and wet/slippery conditions