Warehouse foreman job description
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Example warehouse foreman requirements on a job description
Warehouse foreman requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in warehouse foreman job postings.
Sample warehouse foreman requirements
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
- Computer literacy.
Sample required warehouse foreman soft skills
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent organizational abilities.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills.
Warehouse foreman job description example 1
PepsiCo warehouse foreman job description
PBNA $20.60 per hour
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Pay Rate: $20.60 per hour
This labor-intensive position is responsible for hand building pallets of product for bulk, and route trucks. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. Works from Electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Position is responsible for accuracy in loading and complying with shipper/receiver documentation. Follows warehouse instructions in building loads (). Employees must maintain a clean and safe work environment. Position may be required to work across a wide variety of weather conditions and hours, shift duration depends on work load and may vary daily.
Transport truck loading involves moving full pallets of products from the warehouse onto a trailer and removing any returned pallets/plastic flats. Responsible for unloading raw materials and placing them in designated warehouse space.
Bulk truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors of products from the warehouse and loading them onto a pallet. Position is responsible for maintaining the stability of the pallet through proper stacking and shrink-wrapping. In most cases, pallets are loaded onto a trailer for local delivery. Position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets/plastic flats.
Route truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors or pallets of products from the warehouse and loading them into the truck. Product/packages for each truck are customized based on the salespersons order. Position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets/plastic flats.
Position requires lifting a very high volume of cases of product per day from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during a long work period. Requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting reaching and grasping as product is moved.
PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Drive power pallet jack or forklift to picking area and build pallet/load according to load sheet or voice pick audio equipment (if applicable)
* Mark load ticket for out of stock items
* Wrap pallet when pallet/load is finished
* Turn in paper work with order for check before loading and have truck checked
* Stage pallet and/or load into truck when ready
* Complete partial pallets and put away mixed pallets
* Maintain proper housekeeping standards in work area
* Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* 18 years or older
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
* Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.)
* Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
* Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
* Experience working in a team environment (e.g., cooperating with co-workers, joint problem solving, etc.)
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
CLICK HERE to view our Warehouse Person (Loader) Realistic Job Preview Video
Pay Rate: $20.60 per hour
This labor-intensive position is responsible for hand building pallets of product for bulk, and route trucks. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. Works from Electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Position is responsible for accuracy in loading and complying with shipper/receiver documentation. Follows warehouse instructions in building loads (). Employees must maintain a clean and safe work environment. Position may be required to work across a wide variety of weather conditions and hours, shift duration depends on work load and may vary daily.
Transport truck loading involves moving full pallets of products from the warehouse onto a trailer and removing any returned pallets/plastic flats. Responsible for unloading raw materials and placing them in designated warehouse space.
Bulk truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors of products from the warehouse and loading them onto a pallet. Position is responsible for maintaining the stability of the pallet through proper stacking and shrink-wrapping. In most cases, pallets are loaded onto a trailer for local delivery. Position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets/plastic flats.
Route truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors or pallets of products from the warehouse and loading them into the truck. Product/packages for each truck are customized based on the salespersons order. Position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets/plastic flats.
Position requires lifting a very high volume of cases of product per day from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during a long work period. Requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting reaching and grasping as product is moved.
PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Drive power pallet jack or forklift to picking area and build pallet/load according to load sheet or voice pick audio equipment (if applicable)
* Mark load ticket for out of stock items
* Wrap pallet when pallet/load is finished
* Turn in paper work with order for check before loading and have truck checked
* Stage pallet and/or load into truck when ready
* Complete partial pallets and put away mixed pallets
* Maintain proper housekeeping standards in work area
* Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* 18 years or older
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
* Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.)
* Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
* Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
* Experience working in a team environment (e.g., cooperating with co-workers, joint problem solving, etc.)
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
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Warehouse foreman job description example 2
Indiana State Police warehouse foreman job description
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the Indiana Women's Prison:
The Indiana Women's Prison is a maximum security facility which has the distinction of being the oldest and first adult facility for females in the United States. The Indiana Women's Prison is unique in many ways. It is a maximum security facility which (until November 2009) was located entirely within an urban residential neighborhood. The facility houses all the special populations of female offenders in the state. The pregnant, sick, mentally ill, youthful, elderly, and high-profile female offenders are all housed at the Indiana Women's Prison.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,398.00 per year but may be commensurate with education and/or experience.
About the Job:
As the Warehouse Foreman, you will be responsible for working at an Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility and will be responsible for overseeing the facility's warehouse operations. In this position, you will ensure that all assets received at the facility are accurate, checked for contraband, tracked according to fiscal's policies, and distributed as appropriate. You will also maintain supervision of offenders assigned to the warehouse.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
* Maintain detailed inventory records and exercise inventory control of the items ordered.
* Calculate monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory reports and ensure accuracy.
* Implement on the job training for new offenders.
* Supervise offender workers with emphasis on safety and security.
* Complete offender evaluations as required.
* Receive general deliveries from common carriers and ensure purchase order and packing slips are accurate.
* Complete receiver information and tag fixed assets in PeopleSoft.
* Prepare purchase orders of facility supplies and maintains supply inventory.
* Maintain key and tools control utilized by warehouse staff or offender workers.
* Complete ACA documentation and tool log.
* Assign offender jobs daily based on current/daily priority.
* Teach Offender Fork Truck training and certification.
* Evaluate and reorganize record-keeping or storage procedures as necessary.
* Assist with uniform distribution as needed.
* During facility emergencies, assist with operations as needed.
* Perform work in accordance with approved health and safety practices.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
* Three (3) years of experience in ordering & receiving supplies, shipping, and/or distributing supplies, materials, or equipment. A combination of related work experience and accredited college training in a related field may be considered.
* Thorough knowledge of requisition, disbursing procedures, and inventory control procedures.
* Thorough knowledge of stock items, their locations, and the proper methods of storing a variety of goods and supplies based upon efficient space utilization and a variety of state and federal regulations.
* Ability to train and direct the work of offenders assigned to the warehouse and provide appropriate security measures.
* Ability to maintain detailed, accurate inventory records and purchasing records.
* Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, refrigeration truck, box truck, golf cart and other mechanical equipment in the warehouse.
* Capable of traveling to various vendor locations and businesses, Central office, and other state agencies.
* Ability to observe offenders and staff and accurately recall detail to write concise reports.
* Ability to work under emergency conditions.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role provides direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
* Wellness program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards)
* Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
* Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
* Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
* A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
* 150 hours of paid new parent leave
* Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
* Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
* 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
* Education Reimbursement Program
* Group life insurance
* Referral Bonus program
* Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
* Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
* Free Parking for most positions
* Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Employee? Click here to apply.
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the Indiana Women's Prison:
The Indiana Women's Prison is a maximum security facility which has the distinction of being the oldest and first adult facility for females in the United States. The Indiana Women's Prison is unique in many ways. It is a maximum security facility which (until November 2009) was located entirely within an urban residential neighborhood. The facility houses all the special populations of female offenders in the state. The pregnant, sick, mentally ill, youthful, elderly, and high-profile female offenders are all housed at the Indiana Women's Prison.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,398.00 per year but may be commensurate with education and/or experience.
About the Job:
As the Warehouse Foreman, you will be responsible for working at an Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility and will be responsible for overseeing the facility's warehouse operations. In this position, you will ensure that all assets received at the facility are accurate, checked for contraband, tracked according to fiscal's policies, and distributed as appropriate. You will also maintain supervision of offenders assigned to the warehouse.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
* Maintain detailed inventory records and exercise inventory control of the items ordered.
* Calculate monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory reports and ensure accuracy.
* Implement on the job training for new offenders.
* Supervise offender workers with emphasis on safety and security.
* Complete offender evaluations as required.
* Receive general deliveries from common carriers and ensure purchase order and packing slips are accurate.
* Complete receiver information and tag fixed assets in PeopleSoft.
* Prepare purchase orders of facility supplies and maintains supply inventory.
* Maintain key and tools control utilized by warehouse staff or offender workers.
* Complete ACA documentation and tool log.
* Assign offender jobs daily based on current/daily priority.
* Teach Offender Fork Truck training and certification.
* Evaluate and reorganize record-keeping or storage procedures as necessary.
* Assist with uniform distribution as needed.
* During facility emergencies, assist with operations as needed.
* Perform work in accordance with approved health and safety practices.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
* Three (3) years of experience in ordering & receiving supplies, shipping, and/or distributing supplies, materials, or equipment. A combination of related work experience and accredited college training in a related field may be considered.
* Thorough knowledge of requisition, disbursing procedures, and inventory control procedures.
* Thorough knowledge of stock items, their locations, and the proper methods of storing a variety of goods and supplies based upon efficient space utilization and a variety of state and federal regulations.
* Ability to train and direct the work of offenders assigned to the warehouse and provide appropriate security measures.
* Ability to maintain detailed, accurate inventory records and purchasing records.
* Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, refrigeration truck, box truck, golf cart and other mechanical equipment in the warehouse.
* Capable of traveling to various vendor locations and businesses, Central office, and other state agencies.
* Ability to observe offenders and staff and accurately recall detail to write concise reports.
* Ability to work under emergency conditions.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role provides direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
* Wellness program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards)
* Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
* Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
* Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
* A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
* 150 hours of paid new parent leave
* Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
* Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
* 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
* Education Reimbursement Program
* Group life insurance
* Referral Bonus program
* Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
* Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
* Free Parking for most positions
* Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Employee? Click here to apply.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024