Freezer Shipping Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

FS Staffing is seeking an experienced Freezer Shipping Supervisor for a leading food distribution center in Hartford, CT . This position is responsible for overseeing daily freezer shipping operations, ensuring accurate and timely product movement, and leading a team in a fast-paced cold storage environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising warehouse shipping operations and working in a food distribution or refrigerated environment.

Job Title: Shipping Supervisor (Freezer Department)

Location: Hartford, CT

Shift: TBD

Salary: $52,000 - $55,000 per year

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• AD&D Insurance

Job Summary

The Freezer Shipping Supervisor oversees daily shipping operations within a temperature-controlled freezer environment. This role is responsible for supervising warehouse associates, coordinating outbound shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring food safety compliance, and meeting productivity goals while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily freezer shipping operations.
• Lead, train, and develop shipping associates to meet operational goals.
• Assign daily work tasks and monitor team performance.
• Ensure accurate picking, staging, loading, and shipment of products.
• Verify orders are processed correctly and shipped according to customer requirements.
• Monitor workflow and make adjustments to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and movement of frozen food products.
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards, GMPs, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct regular inspections of shipping areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Inventory Control, Transportation, and Warehouse Management teams.
• Troubleshoot shipping issues and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and reports.
• Monitor employee adherence to safety procedures and proper use of PPE.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper product handling and tracking.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or food manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience managing shipping operations preferred.
• Experience working in a freezer, refrigerated, or temperature-controlled environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse processes including picking, packing, loading, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Required Skills

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse warehouse team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or shipping software is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to work in freezer/cold storage environments for extended periods.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb as needed.
• Wear required cold-weather PPE and safety equipment.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced food distribution center environment.
• Work performed primarily in a freezer/cold storage area.
• Exposure to temperatures below freezing for extended periods.
• Regular interaction with warehouse equipment, pallet jacks, forklifts, and shipping systems.
• Must follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed based on business demands.