Assistant Supervisor - Warehouse

About Amy’s  

At Amy’s Kitchen, we're more than just a food company- we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation®, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.  

We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy’s, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.    

Shift:   3rd| 11pm to 7:30am 

Pay:    $28.74 - 41.38/hr. DOE 

Location:   2330 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 

Amy’s Perks:   

• A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged    
• Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role   
• Discount on Amy’s products    
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career    
• Competitive compensation and benefits package    
• Affordable Amy’s meals on-site for lunch and dinner     
• Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety    
• Referral Bonuses   
• Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy’s   
• 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)    
• Parental Leave Program    
• Education reimbursement; scholarship Program     
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options   

SUMMARY 
Supervise warehouse personnel, the handling of finished goods, raw materials and packaging. Responsible for ensuring that accurate and timely inventory movement information be given to the inventory administrators. Supervise the receiving, storing, shipping and transferring of product and insure the timing and accuracy of distribution at all levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

• Reports to and receives daily instructions from Warehouse Supervisor
• Directs staff in the shipping, receiving, storing, and transfer of finished goods and raw materials.
• Ensures complete compliance by personnel with all procedures, policies and rules in effect at Amy’s Kitchen. 
• Ensures the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories
• Develops proficiency in the use of bar coding equipment to assure proper inventory transactions
• Ensures proper training of employees in safety, housekeeping and daily tasks
• Reports to supervisor the following:
  • Employees who are not maintaining standards for line efficiency and quality.
  • Employees who are not adhering to company rules
  • Employees engaged in unsanitary or unsafe practices.
  • Equipment that is operating deficiently or unsafely
• Works with the Warehouse Management in developing, business process, policies and procedures. 
• Informs Supervisor as necessary in order to maintain adequate supplies and inventory of materials needed for the ongoing operation of the warehouse (i.e., pallets, pallet pads and stretch-wrap film).
• During peak season or based on company needs overtime is required
• Other duties as assigned

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy.  This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plans, assigns, and directs work of Team Leaders and other Warehouse personnel in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations with regard to their suitability for hire.
• Accurately assesses subordinates work performances and, after consulting with supervisor and manager, completes employee annual evaluations, disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems. 
• Conducts group meetings with regards to safety, company rules, general announcements, new procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years related experience and/or training.

SKILLS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bilingual: English & Spanish (Preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups of customers or Company employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to make logical decisions and care them out via the direction of individuals reporting to them.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Must be forklift certified, and trained (under OSHA requirements) to train individuals in the correct operating of the machinery in the warehouse.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and extreme cold. The noise level in the receiving and dock areas are occasionally loud. Adequate clothing (supplied by the company) must be worn when working in the refrigerated and freezer rooms.

Salary : $29 - $41