Freight Loading Supervisor Job Description Sample

Can you build a team greater than the sum of its parts?

At XPO Logistics, recently named one of the world's most admired companies by Fortune Magazine, we need a Freight Operations Supervisor who can bring out the best in their team. If you know how to inspire people to continuously raise the bar, while taking responsibility for all day-to-day operational responsibilities, you might be an ideal fit for our growing company. As a member of our team, you'll have the support to excel and the resources to build a career you'll be proud of. If you're looking for an outstanding growth opportunity, we hope you'll consider a career with XPO.

Pay, benefits and more.

We're eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Supervise staff during various inbound, city and/or outbound freight operations

• Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll and other administrative functions

• Plan hourly employee schedules to meet daily operations goals

• Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA and DOT policies, rules, regulations and laws

• Coach, train and develop employees in a manner consistent with company policies

• Act as a champion of our values, demonstrating them and holding your team to the same high standards

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree, 4 years of related work experience or equivalent military experience

• Knowledge of the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry, hazardous materials regulations and DOT rules and regulations

• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

It'd be great if you also have:

• Transportation, distribution or logistics education

• 2 years of supervisory experience

• LTL industry experience

• Positive attitude with the ability to multitask and motivate your team

• Exceptional leadership, communication and administrative skills

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally)

• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

• Walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery

Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Nearest Major Market: Louisville

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Unload and distribute shipments of merchandise, including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.

• Ensure that each guest receives outstanding service by providing a guest friendly environment. Outstanding standards should be maintained by greeting and acknowledging guests, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.

• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly.

• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments, safety, and sending return trailers.

• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise.

• Set up and design merchandise displays.

• Independently supervise and lead other Associates.

• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

• Expected to partner with Co-Team Leader to ensure effective and efficient scheduling for the freight flow process.

• Monitor usage of temporary labor for carpet receiving.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of twelve months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business.

• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to bend and twist frequently.

• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.

• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.

• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.

• Ability to work over night shifts.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, unload, check in, and support the merchandising of distribution shipments of

• Receive, verify, and merchandise all direct vendor shipments including rolls of carpet, to the sales

• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly to include dock, exterior of buildings and the maintenance of material handling

• Maintain the safety of the receiving area to include eliminating hazards and maintenance of all

• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments; report errors or shipping discrepancies to immediate

• Prepare STS transfers, GVC returns and any other outbound transfers of merchandise or

• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming

• Set up and design merchandise

• Ensure that all customer service standards are held to company

• Direct the work of other Associates who are assisting with freight flow

• Act as Manager on Duty as scheduled or assigned to include open and close of the

• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of six months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented

• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular

• Ability to read, write and speak

• Ability to exercise sound

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of

• Accuracy and attention to

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening

• Ability to effective communicate information and delegate

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds

• Ability to stand for extended

• Ability to bend and twist

• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands

• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb

• Ability to see, hear, and speak

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Unload and distribute shipments of merchandise, including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.

• Ensure that each guest receives outstanding service by providing a guest friendly environment. Outstanding standards should be maintained by greeting and acknowledging guests, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.

• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly.

• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments, safety, and sending return trailers.

• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise.

• Set up and design merchandise displays.

• Independently supervise and lead other Associates.

• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

• Expected to partner with Co-Team Leader to ensure effective and efficient scheduling for the freight flow process.

• Monitor usage of temporary labor for carpet receiving.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of twelve months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business.

• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to bend and twist frequently.

• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.

• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.

• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.

• Ability to work over night shifts.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, unload, check in, and support the merchandising of distribution shipments of

• Receive, verify, and merchandise all direct vendor shipments including rolls of carpet, to the sales

• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly to include dock, exterior of buildings and the maintenance of material handling

• Maintain the safety of the receiving area to include eliminating hazards and maintenance of all

• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments; report errors or shipping discrepancies to immediate

• Prepare STS transfers, GVC returns and any other outbound transfers of merchandise or

• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming

• Set up and design merchandise

• Ensure that all customer service standards are held to company

• Direct the work of other Associates who are assisting with freight flow

• Act as Manager on Duty as scheduled or assigned to include open and close of the

• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of six months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented

• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular

• Ability to read, write and speak

• Ability to exercise sound

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of

• Accuracy and attention to

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening

• Ability to effective communicate information and delegate

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds

• Ability to stand for extended

• Ability to bend and twist

• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands

• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb

• Ability to see, hear, and speak

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, unload, check in, and support the merchandising of distribution shipments of merchandise.

• Receive, verify, and merchandise all direct vendor shipments including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.

• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly to include dock, exterior of buildings and the maintenance of material handling equipment.

• Maintain the safety of the receiving area to include eliminating hazards and maintenance of all equipment.

• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments; report errors or shipping discrepancies to immediate supervisor.

• Prepare STS transfers, GVC returns and any other outbound transfers of merchandise or fixtures.

• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise.

• Set up and design merchandise displays.

• Ensure that all customer service standards are held to company expectations.

• Direct the work of other Associates who are assisting with freight flow processes.

• Act as Manager on Duty as scheduled or assigned to include open and close of the store.

• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of six months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business.

• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.

• Ability to read, write and speak English.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.

• Ability to effective communicate information and delegate tasks.

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to bend and twist frequently.

• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.

• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.

• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Unload and distribute shipments of merchandise, including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.

• Ensure that each guest receives outstanding service by providing a guest friendly environment. Outstanding standards should be maintained by greeting and acknowledging guests, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.

• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly.

• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments, safety, and sending return trailers.

• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise.

• Set up and design merchandise displays.

• Independently supervise and lead other Associates.

• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

• Expected to partner with Co-Team Leader to ensure effective and efficient scheduling for the freight flow process.

• Monitor usage of temporary labor for carpet receiving.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of twelve months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business.

• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to bend and twist frequently.

• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.

• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.

• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.

• Ability to work over night shifts.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Unload and distribute shipments of merchandise, including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.

• Ensure that each guest receives outstanding service by providing a guest friendly environment. Outstanding standards should be maintained by greeting and acknowledging guests, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.

• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly.

• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments, safety, and sending return trailers.

• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise.

• Set up and design merchandise displays.

• Independently supervise and lead other Associates.

• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

• Expected to partner with Co-Team Leader to ensure effective and efficient scheduling for the freight flow process.

• Monitor usage of temporary labor for carpet receiving.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of twelve months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business.

• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to bend and twist frequently.

• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.

• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.

• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.

• Ability to work over night shifts.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Unload and distribute shipments of merchandise, including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.

• Ensure that each guest receives outstanding service by providing a guest friendly environment. Outstanding standards should be maintained by greeting and acknowledging guests, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.

• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly.

• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments, safety, and sending return trailers.

• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise.

• Set up and design merchandise displays.

• Independently supervise and lead other Associates.

• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

• Expected to partner with Co-Team Leader to ensure effective and efficient scheduling for the freight flow process.

• Monitor usage of temporary labor for carpet receiving.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum of twelve months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business.

• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Ability to bend and twist frequently.

• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.

• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.

• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.

• Ability to work over night shifts.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.