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Job Title: Entry-Level Warehouse Supervisor (3PL Experience Required)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Entry-Level Warehouse Supervisor with 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) experience to support daily warehouse operations. The ideal candidate has experience leading small teams in a warehouse environment and is ready to take the next step into a supervisory role. This position is responsible for assisting with receiving, inventory control, shipping, order fulfillment, and ensuring productivity, safety, and accuracy throughout the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising the daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Lead and support warehouse associates to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Safely operate forklifts, clamp trucks, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Ensure accurate receiving, inventory transactions, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Support order fulfillment for:
• • Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)
  • Business-to-Business (B2B)
  • Retail Distribution
  • Amazon FBA/FBM
• Verify outbound shipments meet customer routing guides and retailer compliance requirements.
• Ensure proper carton labels, pallet labels, UCC-128 labels, FNSKU labels, SSCC labels, and shipping documentation are accurate.
• Monitor employee productivity, quality, and order accuracy.
• Coordinate daily priorities with Customer Service, Transportation, and Operations teams.
• Assist with investigating inventory discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Train new employees on warehouse procedures, safety, and equipment operation.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment.
• Follow and enforce company policies and OSHA safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a 3PL warehouse environment.
• Previous experience as a Warehouse Lead, Team Lead, or someone looking to move into a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations from receiving through shipping.
• Experience operating or certified on:
• • Sit-Down Forklift
  • Stand-Up Forklift
  • Clamp Truck (preferred)
  • Electric Pallet Jack
• Experience with:
• • RF scanners
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Inventory control
  • Cycle counts
  • Physical inventories
• Ability to read and understand:
• • Bills of Lading (BOL)
  • Packing Lists
  • Purchase Orders (POs)
  • Shipping documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with major retailers, including:

• Walmart
• Target
• Amazon
• Nordstrom
• Macy's
• Burlington
• Ross
• TJX
• Kohl's
• Costco

Knowledge of:

• Retail Routing Guides
• UCC-128 Label Requirements
• GS1 Standards
• ASN Compliance
• EDI Shipments
• Retail Chargeback Prevention
• Cross-Docking
• Transloading
• Pick & Pack Operations
• Kitting & Assembly
• Value-Added Services (VAS)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Skills

• Team Leadership
• 3PL Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Control
• Shipping & Receiving
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• RF Scanner Experience
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Team Building
• OSHA Safety Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Ideal Candidate:
This position is ideal for someone with 3PL warehouse experience who has served as a Warehouse Lead, Team Lead, or senior warehouse associate and is ready to grow into a Warehouse Supervisor role while developing leadership and operational management skills.