Warehouse/Yard Supervisor

About us

Hampton Home Hardware is a medium business in Hampton, NB. We are professional, customer-centric, and social.

Our work environment includes:

• Team work environment
• Casual work attire
• Flexible work schedule
• On-the-job training

WAREHOUSE/YARD SUPERVISOR

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Warehouse and Yard Supervisor oversees all yard personnel and activities, including serving customers in the yard. They must supervise compliance with safety and fire regulations. The Supervisor is accountable for all materials and equipment in the yard. The Yard Supervisor must perform all assigned tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support store efficiency and a high level of customer service.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist and communicate with customers, management, employees, wholesaler / manufacturer representatives, and delivery personnel.
• Move throughout the yard to monitor the activities of employees, assist customers, check inventory status, and verify the safety and security of the yard.
• Assume responsibilities for all yard activities.
• Supervise yard personnel, keeping productivity at peak levels.
• Supervise customer service in the yard.
• Develop and maintain receiving, unloading, and delivery schedules.
• Supervise the maintenance and safe operation of yard equipment, including forklifts, carts, pallet jack, radial arm saw, etc.
• Oversee the work schedules of all full-time and part-time employees assigned to the yard.
• Supervise compliance with safety and fire regulations.
• Bring actual or anticipated operating problems promptly to the attention of management.
• Make suggestions for rule or policy changes when such changes would improve sales, profits, efficiency, morale, and/or operations in general.
• Provide a good example for employees under your supervision by following company policies and procedures.
• Acknowledge customers in a friendly manner and provide assistance when required.
• When filling orders, consider add-on sales when possible, and train employees under your supervision to do the same.
• Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• 1 - 2 years of retail experience is an asset.
• Ability to lead.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment.
• Must be able to safely operate equipment required for efficient yard operations, including a lumber cart, forklift, pallet jack, order picker, banding machine, ladder, radial arm saw, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 100 pounds around the yard, placing them on or removing them from trucks, pallets, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8.5 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Hampton, NB E5N 2C2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person