Freezer Shipping Supervisor
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.
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