What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Foundation Building Materials?
About Us:
Benefits
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.
Company Overview
Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company that serves the commercial and residential construction markets across North America. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, FBM provides a wide range of construction products and services to contractors and builders. Based in California, FBM has more than 7,000 Employees and 400 Locations across the United States and Canada. FBM's Core Values of Safety First, Customer Driven, Valuing Our People, Integrity and the Pursuit of Excellence form the foundation for an excellent Customer experience that is recognized across the industry.
Overview:
Position Overview
At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), Warehouse Supervisors keep operations moving, organizing workflow, supporting the team, and ensuring every job gets done right. From managing daily tasks to developing employees, you’ll play a hands-on role in driving efficiency and growth.
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
- Warehouse Operations & Maintenance
- Manages all warehouse activities in support of operations including but not limited to maintenance of building and grounds, receiving, storing, picking delivering, and shipping materials, and inside/outside sales.
- Maintains the appearance of the warehouse in a safe and orderly manner.
- Maintains a full understanding of all products by identification, weight, and size.
- Verifies truck loads.
- Maintains a basic knowledge of trucks, forklifts, and other equipment to determine necessary repairs.
- Has an overall knowledge of activities within the team and be able to identify and takes corrective action for any problem areas.
- Maintains a high level of customer focus.
- Safety
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
- Follow all safety protocols and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
- Use proper lifting techniques.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety shoes and clothing.
Leadership & Supervision- Supervises direct reports to ensure that duties and responsibilities required of a warehouse assistant are accurate, timely and executed to company standards.
- Customer Service & Sales
- Establish, build, and maintain customer relationships.
- Professional and courteous ongoing contact with customers before, during and after a sale.
- Physical Requirements
- Frequent use of hands and arms for equipment operation, grasping and manipulation.
- Frequent driving or sitting in a truck, forklift or other similar equipment for multiple hours a day.
- Learn how to operate a forklift and other company vehicles and must understand and be able to use miscellaneous tools and equipment, including but not limited to: dollies, flat carts, and rock carts.
- Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying building materials weighing approximately 100 pounds, using proper lifting procedures; and occasionally pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying greater weights. Pushing and pulling carts loaded carts over various distances and surfaces. Some functions may be performed as a team.
- Additional physical requirements may be needed as duties are assigned.
Miscellaneous
- Support our values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent work experience and/or training.
- Preferred building supply warehouse and supervisory experience.
- The Warehouse Supervisor must have an understanding and knowledge of operating a forklift.
Reports To
Branch Manager
Benefits
At FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA/ FSA plans
- Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
- Legal Insurance Plan
- Generous 401(k) plan with company match
Statement
Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.