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Warehouse Supervisor - 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F

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Summary

Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping lumber and hardware orders using forklifts and SAP; ensure safety compliance and zero-defect shipping.

Job Description - Warehouse Supervisor

Wurth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, board & panel products, woodworking machinery, surfacing materials, tools and shop supplies. The company generates over $400M in annual revenue and operates 29 distribution locations across the Upper Midwest, Midwest, Ohio Valley, East, and Northeastern United States. Wurth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wurth Group, a €20B+ privately held company headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with 450+ companies in over 80 countries.

Wurth Baer Supply Company is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to lead our distribution operation at our branch in Pennsauken, NJ.

Schedule & Compensation

  • Monday-Friday day shift hours approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm ET
    • $60k starting salary
    • This starting rate is non-negotiable. If this does not meet your needs, please do not submit an application.

Location:

  • Würth Baer Supply Company - 8295 National Highway, Unit C, Pennsauken, NJ 08110

Team Size:

  • (1) Warehouse Manager
  • (4) CDL Truck Drivers
  • (1) Warehouse associate

    Position Responsibilities:

    As a Warehouse Supervisor, you are responsible for the execution of all the daily activities required to run a highly effective distribution warehouse, supervising day-to-day operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing outbound orders, loading/Unloading trucks, containers, flatbeds, and railcars.

    This is a very hands-on role, requiring active physical execution of daily warehouse operations.

    • This role requires fulfilling/picking large orders of plywood with dimensions such as 4'x8' - 4'x10' - 5' x 10' - 5' x 12'
    • These materials are heavy and can weigh 90lbs or more.
    • You must be able to pick up/drag these pieces of plywood without damaging them into stacks on pallets, then strap them down with a plastic bander, and stage them for shipment or load them into a truck.
    • Fulfilling/picking orders of laminate sheets, glue, and other miscellaneous products
    • Sit-down propane forklift experience is very important to us. Please do not apply if you are not already proficient in operating this type of forklift.
    • Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and maintaining all company delivery trucks in compliance.
    • Following and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily warehouse operations.
    • Utilizing SAP for inventory management, tracking, and warehouse operations.
    • Weekly benchmarking to ensure operational efficiency.
    • Effective communication with sales representatives and customer service teams to address and resolve customer inquiries.
    • Assist with customer will-call order pickups as needed
    • Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
    • Using performance metrics and reports to monitor, measure, and improve warehouse efficiency.
    • Planning daily workloads to ensure all customer orders received by 3:00 PM are 100% shipped the same day or per customer delivery schedules.
    • Minimizing picking and shipping errors while aiming for a "zero defects" policy.
    • Fostering a customer-focused warehouse environment with high service standards.
    • Inventory management: Ensuring 98% or greater inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and tracking.
    • Implementing and maintaining warehouse safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.
    • Providing employee training for forklift operation, hazardous materials handling, and warehouse safety protocols.
    • Ensuring proper routing of company trucks to meet delivery schedules efficiently and cost-effectively.
    • Processing outbound orders in LTL shipping area - Fast paced verification of quantities and item condition before loading onto carrier tractor trailers
    • Processing inbound delivery receipts - Indicate products on receipt match products delivered, noting damages or quantity discrepancies as needed
    • Working in a team environment on a variety of inbound and outbound warehouse duties
    • Assist customers with loading their order onto their vehicles
    • Assist with general warehouse responsibilities (receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping)
    • Other tasks assigned by Warehouse Manager

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum 2 years of warehouse supervisory experience.
    • SAP experience is preferred.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Ability to operate a forklift and successfully pass Würth Baer Supply’s forklift certification program.
    • Ability to complete and train others on Hazardous Material Certification as required by CFR 49, Sections 100-185. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, with recurring training every 3 years.

    Benefits

    • Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits from the 1st of the month following date of hire.
    • 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
    • 8 paid company holidays
    • 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years)
    • Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
    • Tuition reimbursement program
    • Referral program
    • Employee discount

    Required Pre-Employment Screening:

    • 14-Panel Drug Test. This includes testing for THC/Cannabis.

    Criminal Background Check:

    • N/A

    Job Type:

    • Full-Time. Direct-Hire to the Company.
    • No Agencies. No Contracts.
    • This is a permanent job with year-round work.

    Excellent Culture:

    • This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture.

    Long-Tenured Employees:

    • Many of our employees have been with the company for 15 to 30+ years.

    Room for Growth:

    • Würth Baer Supply is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within.

    Comfortable Interview Process:

    • Conversational and transparent.

    Why Join Würth Baer Supply Company?

    • Work with a collaborative and knowledgeable team in a stable, growing organization with a company culture where employees can be themselves.
    • Apply today and join a team that works hard for its customers—and for each other.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    • Würth Baer Supply Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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