Upper Lakes Foods · 14 hours ago
Nightshift Assistant Warehouse Manager
Cloquet, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expUpper Lakes Foods is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota, specializing in serving foodservice operators. The Nightshift Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing second shift warehouse operations, ensuring a safe and productive work environment while managing staff and workflow.
AgricultureFood and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Promote and maintain a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety procedures and leading by example
Supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of PM shift employees, ensuring adequate staffing to meet operational demands
Oversee the order selection process and general workflow to meet productivity goals and shipping deadlines
Facilitate onboarding and training for new hires as well as ongoing refresher training for existing team members
Lead pre-shift meetings with clear agendas to communicate priorities, goals, and safety updates
Manage truck mapping through Warehouse Management System (WMS) software and coordinate the physical loading of trucks using pallet jacks and manual stacking
Assist with order selection and oversee forklift replenishment as needed to support team workflow
Collaborate with employees and management to resolve work-related issues and improve shift performance
Analyze operational processes and common practices; recommend, implement, and train staff on approved improvements in coordination with the Warehouse Manager
Foster positive working relationships within the team, across departments, and with external stakeholders; maintain professional competence and knowledge relevant to the role
Ensure all duties are performed without posing a direct threat to the safety of oneself, others, or company property
Maintain regular attendance during scheduled hours (Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 PM to completion), with flexibility to work holidays and extra shifts when necessary
Occasionally, when the team completes work ahead of schedule, the supervisor may leave early along with the crew
Complete additional assignments as directed by management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
AA Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, or similar preferred
Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience with a proven ability to lead teams, delegate responsibilities, and effectively recognize and address employee performance issues
Ability to lead and motivate teams, conduct conflict resolution and employee coaching
Effectively communicate with others through spoken and written English language
Apply customer service mindset (internal and external) while staying adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Adjusting actions in relation to another's actions
Using logic and reason to solve work related problems, identifying bottlenecks, prioritizing tasks and delegating effectively
Managing one's own time and the time of others
Ability to conduct safety meetings and audits, conduct and report accident investigations, maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment while adhering to OSHA regulations and workplace safety regulations
Must be able to obtain Forklift Certification
Maintain regular attendance during scheduled hours (Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 PM to completion), with flexibility to work holidays and extra shifts when necessary
Preferred
Experience working in a warehouse setting, with proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems, data entry and reporting, order fulfillment and accuracy
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Company
Upper Lakes Foods
Upper Lakes Foods is a food & beverages company offering foodservice and grocery products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jesse James
Chief Financial Officer
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