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United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Sept 2025

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Position Responsibilities

The individual must have the ability to perform the responsibilities listed below. The list is not all inclusive of duties that may be requested by the department head or a member of upper management but are intended for an understanding of the purpose of the position. It is the responsibility of each individual at AWG to provide ultimate customer service to our members to support their efforts in increasing same store sales and profits.

  1. Responsible for the productive, timely and quality shipment or receiving of all products to member stores.

  2. Increase production and effectively utilize the work force to maximize efficiency and reduce warehouse operating expenses.

  3. Direct the placement of the work force responding to the changing needs during the shift.

  4. Coordinate activities between departments and shifts for optimum efficiency.

  5. Hire, train, develop, recognize, and evaluate the performance of all employees on the shift.

  6. Train and develop supervisors in all aspects of warehousing within the department and shift..

  7. Provide an atmosphere of open and honest communications and a positive working environment.

  8. Enforcement and education of company safety, sanitation, security and standards of operation.

  9. Responsible for reducing safety risks and minimizing exposure by working with team to insure all safety policies and practices are followed. Conduct audits, train employees, make inspections and observations, praise and acknowledge good safe practices, manage work related injuries to minimize loss and conduct complete accident investigations on all incidents.

  10. Administer disciplinary action per divisional policies and procedures.

  11. Oversee the resolution of employee complaints or grievances to facilitate a proper resolution.

  12. Conduct pre-shift meetings with team to communicate daily goals, member needs, safety issues and problem areas that need to be addressed.

  13. Conduct and monitor disciplinary steps taken by warehouse supervision to insure proper steps are followed.

  14. Communicate to the Warehouse Manager problem areas, improvements, etc., regarding the warehouse center's operation.

  15. Responsible for seeing that state, federal and AWG safety, sanitation, and governmental policies, laws and regulations are maintained and adhered to.

  16. Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation may be considered according to the ADA if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operations of the business without significant difficulty or expense. The reasonable accommodation would permit a qualified employee the ability to perform all essential functions of the job within the safety and contractual guidelines of the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Degree or equivalent; or two to three years of supervisory experience in a grocery warehouse; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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Company

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)

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