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Smithfield Foods

Produces packaged meats and pork products

Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse & FulfillmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt. Charles, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff, or by managing a process or project.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, United States Department of Agriculture requirements, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
  • Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
  • Knowledge of SAP, manufacturing software, inventory software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed.
  • May be required to travel up to 5% of the time.
  • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts, and around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.
  • Ability to frequently move or lift 50 pounds and occasionally move or lift more than 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety legislation and approved codes of practice to create a secure environment for the team and operations.
  • Monitor and manage warehouse activities, including receiving, storing goods, and shipping, to ensure timely work with minimal errors.
  • Ensure assembled goods are packed and labeled correctly, loading lists are accurate, and all paperwork is complete.
  • Lead and organize the workforce, identify training needs through regular performance reviews, and maintain strong employee relations.
  • Review and refine working practices to maximize efficiency and productivity, align procedures with company standards, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Compile and maintain records, reports, and logs to support transparent and compliant operations.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to warehouse employees.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and assisting with resolutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual ability is a plus.

About the Company

Smithfield Foods

Produces packaged meats and pork products

Smithfield Foods produces and distributes pork and other packaged meats in the United States and around the world. It works by partnering with U.S. farmers to source hogs, processing the meat into a range of brands, and selling to retailers, foodservice, and other customers. The company differentiates itself with a large scale, a broad brand portfolio, and long-standing farming relationships that help ensure steady supply. Its goal is to responsibly meet global demand for quality protein.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sioux Falls, SD
Founded
1936

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