At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Assistant Warehouse Supervisor Department: Warehouse FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function: The Assistant Supervisor applies general warehouse distribution knowledge and supervisory skills in overseeing the shift operations and workforce. Core Competencies + Partnerships + Growth mindset + Results oriented + Customer focused + Professionalism Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: Director, Warehousing and Transportation or Warehouse Supervisor Positions that Report to you: None Primary Duties and Responsibilities: + Assists Warehouse Supervisor in carrying out the shift responsibilities and administering company policies at all times. + Ensures that all safety, security, and sanitation standards are enforced at all times. + Responds to questions and issues from employees. + Creates a positive work atmosphere for employees.5. + Supervises the shift when supervisor is absent. + Works with and assists all warehouse employees periodically throughout the shift. Organize and plan labor usage for efficiency and cost control. + Monitors and follows up with all employees and those needing assistance to ensure performance and quality goals are achieved. + Administers progressive disciplinary action and performance reviews as required. + Attends supervisor meetings when scheduled. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: (These are considered occasional in nature) + Assists in new employee training as required. + Perform other job related duties and special projects as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: + Responsible for instructing, assigning work, reviewing work, planning work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems. + Has authority to recommend employee disciplinary and discharge actions. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics: + Ability to handle multiple projects, good customer service relations, interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette and attention to detail. + Good verbal communication, interpersonal, supervisory, and leadership qualities. Must possess the ability to file, post, and distribute materials; copy data from one record to another; interview to obtain basic information. + Excellent knowledge of warehouse operations, slotting, and product knowledge. + This is considered light to heavy work according to the Department of Labor Weight Classifications with primary functions being light in nature. + Frequent to constant listening, talking, hearing, walking, standing, and handling, seeing, bending, lifting of product, dealing with and influencing people. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent; One year of warehouse distribution and supervisory experience is preferred. Physical Requirements + Must be able to physically perform heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects + Visual requirements include vision from 20 inches or less to 20 feet or more with or without correction, color vision, field of vision, and depth perception + Must be able to perform the following physical activities: + Standing, walking, pushing, lifting, reaching, grasping, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling and repetitive motions Working Conditions: The duties for this position are normally conducted in a warehouse environment. There is significant pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day. Equipment Used to Perform Job: Windows based PC, printer, wireless devices, telephone, fax, copier, calculator, internet, product management software, and Microsoft Office products. Contacts: Has daily contact with multiple employees, other departments, sales representatives, employees at other distribution centers and retail store personnel. Confidentiality: Has access to limited confidential information. Are you ready to smile, apply today.