1^st Shift WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Joliet, Illinois  |  Full-Time  |

THE OPPORTUNITY

Marlie Park Group is conducting a confidential search for a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor with an established temperature-controlled food distribution operation in Joliet. This leader will coach frontline employees, drive safety and accuracy, and oversee domestic and international food-export shipments. The facility currently handles approximately 10 loads per shift, with volume growing. Direct international food-export experience is required.

THE OPERATION

·        Temperature-controlled food receiving, storage, domestic distribution, and international export shipping

·        Approximately 10 loads per shift and growing; currently two shifts, subject to business needs

·        Floor-loaded container unloading, boxing and re-boxing, and refrigerated shipment handling

·        A performance-driven environment focused on product integrity, labor productivity, and on-time execution

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Lead warehouse employees across receiving, storage, picking, and shipping; coach performance, reinforce accountability, and maintain a visible floor presence.

·        Plan labor and workflow to meet shipment schedules, throughput targets, and changing daily volumes.

·        Oversee refrigerated food-export loads, container loading, shipping accuracy, and coordination with transportation and logistics partners.

·        Verify export-bound quantities, labeling, shipment paperwork readiness, and temperature-control requirements; support required inspections and product traceability.

·        Monitor inventory accuracy, cold-chain integrity, safety, PPE, equipment training, and clean, secure warehouse operations.

·        Review WMS and operational reports to track loads per shift, productivity, safety, shipping accuracy, and on-time domestic/export departures; implement improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        1–3 years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience.

·        Direct experience with international food exports, including hands-on coordination of refrigerated export loads, shipment documentation, inspections, and/or freight forwarders.

·        Experience supporting safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution setting; familiarity with food safety and cold-chain requirements.

·        Strong communication, team coaching, organization, and operational reporting skills.

·        High school diploma or equivalent; ability to operate powered industrial trucks and obtain required certifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Bilingual English/Spanish; college degree; experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office.

·        Ability to train or certify employees on powered industrial equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work takes place primarily in a temperature-controlled warehouse with powered industrial equipment, concrete floors, and moderate noise; occasional outdoor work may be required. Frequent standing and walking; ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently, handle materials, and perform safe warehouse tasks.

COMPENSATION

·        $70,000 - $80,000 + DOE

·        Up to $12,000 in annual bonus, paid monthly

Current 1st shift hours - M -F 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM with OT worked on weekends as needed. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Marlie Park Group is recruiting on behalf of an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable law.

APPLY CONFIDENTIALLY

Marlie Park Group is conducting this search confidentially. Interested candidates may submit their resume to Marlie Park Group for consideration. The client’s identity will be shared at the appropriate stage of the recruiting process.