at West Liberty Foods in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET
About West Liberty Foods
West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.
Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!
We are currently hiring for:
Job Title: Shipping Supervisor
Job Summary: Shipping Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the Shipping department while ensuring the staff follows GMP and safety policies. The Shipping Supervisor will ensure that all loading of trailers, staging of trucks, unloading trailers and product is done in a safe and efficient manner.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain the accurate movement of raw, cooked, and packaging materials and inventory control including weekly cycle counts on and off the dock.
Maintain an accurate inventory.
Maintain a clean and organized environment.
Keep a control of pallets in the facility for all departments.
Maintain safety training as directed by safety department.
Control carriers and product movement coming in and out of the facility for all inbound and outbound loads.
Communicate daily with other facilities as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience is preferred.
Previous experience working on a shipping or warehouse dock is ideal.
Previous manufacturing in the meat industry a plus.
Inventory control and product movement experience is necessary.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead a team of resourceful and skilled team members.
Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
Must be able to problem solve.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
Basic computer skills including Google Suite.
Knowledge of a timekeeping system.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
Coaching and performance management experience a plus.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.
West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
West Liberty Foods/Liberty Cold/Crystal Lake Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
