What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Commodity Forwarders, Inc.?
Looking to advance your career in logistics and operations? Join our thriving team at Commodity Forwarders! We're hiring a full-time Warehouse Supervisor for our Anchorage branch, offering a competitive salary of $60,000–$68,000. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally within a successful and dynamic organization.
Location: Anchorage, AK (near the airport)
Shift: (To be discussed during interview)
- May include weekends and holidays depending on business needs
Your Role:
- Prioritize inbound/outbound cargo flow for smooth operations
- Minimize claims through proactive problem-solving
- Coordinate shifts to boost productivity and cooler efficiency
- Ensure work meets quality standards with minimal damage
- Complete reports and records accurately and on time
- Comply with all freight forwarding regulations (TSA, USDA, FDA, etc.)
- Respond to department requests promptly and precisely
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness and food safety standards
- Enforce company policies and procedures
- Meet all air freight and trucking cut-off times
- Drive routes or support warehouse operations as needed
- Handle pickups and deliveries
- Load/unload trucks and trailers
- Perform pre-trip vehicle checks
- Pull and stage orders
- Screen freight via X-ray and assist canine inspections
- Receive and log incoming shipments
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Eligible to work in the US and pass TSA background check
- 1-2 years of warehouse experience
- 1-2 years of forklift experience
- 2 years supervisor experience
- Able to lift 35 lbs.
- Able to stand on your feet for an 8–10-hour shift.
- Able to complete freight forwarding forms and documents.
- Alaska resident
- Certified forklift operator
- Experienced driving 26-ft box trucks
- Clean driving record (no SR-22 or DUI)
- Strong background in warehouse operations
Work environment is fast paced; multi-tasking and handling high-pressure situations is preferred. Business depending on the season - weekend and holiday coverage may be required.
- Cold Storage
- 0–15-degree freezers
- 28–39-degree coolers.
- 40-55-degree loading docks.
Good Reasons to Join:
Join Commodity Forwarders Inc. and enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a fast-paced global work environment. Be part of a team that delivers perishable goods worldwide with precision and care—powered by our people, network, and technology.
Commodity Forwarders Los Angeles address:
4000 W. 50th Ave # 1 Anchorage AK 99502
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Warehouse supervisor: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Anchorage, AK 99502 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $68,000