Warehouse Supervisor - University of Arkansas

Warehouse Supervisor - University of Arkansas

The warehouse supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supporting daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and loading inventory. This role leads warehouse staff, enforces procedures, and ensures accurate order fulfillment, safe material handling, and a clean, organized warehouse environment. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Works alongside team members to ensure the provided tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Receive, inspect, and store incoming shipments
• Prepare and deliver orders to requested locations
• Load and unload trucks using manual or powered equipment
• Maintain accurate inventory records
• Follow safety procedures and company policies
• Keep warehouse areas clean, organized, and hazard-free
• Ensure that stocks and supplies are adequate, and are stored in a manner that preserves their quality.
• Ensure that FIFO system is used to minimize waste.
• Plan the layout and design of the storeroom, considering factors such as stock turnover, size and weight.
• Communicate with management and make recommendations regarding non-usable, slow-moving and excess stock.
• Resolve discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records.
• Assists vendors in gaining access to deliver (open gates, storerooms) and supervise while area is unsecure.
• Covers shifts for storeroom employees that are on vacation, sick, or otherwise absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand and bend for long periods of time