Yard Supervisor

First Supply is seeking an energetic Yard Supervisor to enhance our team of dedicated individuals. We believe in offering performance-driven employees a place where they can build a career- we are seeking an individual that believes employees deserve more than just a job. If you are results and people focused, dedicated to quality, integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then First Supply is your employer of choice!

As a Yard Supervisor, you will be responsible for directing the yard processes and procedures to provide the highest levels of accuracy and efficiency. Monitor performance and improve personnel, systems, and procedures. If you would like to be a part of a growing team, apply today and start your career with First Supply!

Supervise all yard processes and procedures
• Using a radio-frequency gun (RF) fills, packages and ship acknowledges orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Process incoming product in a timely and accurate manner, checking for damaged products
• Understand and be able to determine status of order at any given time
• Follow tag and hold procedures for all incoming shipments and keep hold area clear and accessible
• Follow any special instructions pertaining to an order
• Point out any quality or inventory discrepancy issues to Warehouse Manager or Inventory Control Specialist
• Label outbound material with appropriate shipping label
• Ensure documents/system match actual quantities/items picked
• Route sales orders to accommodate efficiency and customer requests
• Ensure that all orders are loaded and secured for efficient, timely delivery processes
• Ensure that orders are checked for content and labeling and note any discrepancies
• Oversee ship verification process to assure that product on the dock is confirmed
• Ensure that all picks are completed, labeled and loaded accurately
• Make sure that trucks are loaded, and deliveries are made in a timely manner
• Ensure that systems and procedures are implemented and communicated to staff in a timely manner and are followed consistently
• Monitor safe and accurate loading or unloading of trucks
• Assist in the training of staff on any appropriate equipment used
• Answer the telephone in a polite and timely manner; answer questions correctly, take accurate messages or refer the call to the appropriate person
• Follow all safety procedures
• Ensure the work area is clean and safe
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Warehouse Manager
  

• Good computer knowledge and skills and the ability to learn First Supply LLC's business system
• Good organizational skills related to managing paperwork and time
• Ability to work within a fast paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Knowledge of freight companies and prior experience scheduling (preferred)
• Ability to read a map
• Experience with handheld RF units (preferred)
• Basic safety & powered industrial truck training
• Satisfactory score on the Wonderlic Personnel Test
• Ability to read, speak, understand and write English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

First Supply, family-owned and operated for over 125 years, offers its employees a great benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, company paid holidays, on demand pay, education assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

About First Supply

First Supply is a leading main channel wholesale distributor providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. First Supply features manufacturer product lines in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees in 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan UP. The company has over $100 million in inventory and over $400 million in annual sales.

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores in 5 midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen & Bath and Kohler Signature Store brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen & bath store in the upper Midwest. We offer a huge variety of kitchen and bath choices from contemporary to traditional styles, along with service you won't find anywhere else. The Kohler Signature Stores are a kitchen and bath showroom that provides a distinguished Kohler experience where designers and homeowners can get hands on with hundreds of products, exclusively from the Kohler brands!

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. In order to be selected for the position, candidates must submit to a drug test with negative results on employment offer, the ability to be bonded as defined by First Supply LLC's fidelity bond insurance carrier and have a valid driver's license and a driving record which meets underwriting standards.