Warehouse Supervisor

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

POSITION SUMMARY: Overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, storage, and distribution of goods. This role provides hands-on leadership to warehouse staff while ensuring warehouse operations are conducted efficiently, safely, and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Ensuring that supplies and goods are managed with integrity, accountability, and operational efficiency. In alignment with the organization’s mission, this position promotes a supportive work environment by offering encouragement, mentorship, and spiritual guidance to staff, volunteers, and program participants while maintaining effective and organized warehouse operations.

CORE WORK PRINCIPLE: Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people”. The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and monitor the receiving, inspection, and documentation of incoming deliveries.
• Ensure accurate inventory control and tracking is done by warehouse staff
• Maintain organized and safe warehouse storage areas, ensuring proper product rotation and space utilization.
• Coordinate the distribution and delivery of products to internal departments as needed.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate warehouse staff to maintain high productivity and operational efficiency.
• Operate and supervise the safe use of warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain warehouse documentation including receiving logs, inventory records, and shipping documentation.
• Collaborate with purchasing and program teams to ensure accurate ordering, tracking, and allocation of supplies and donations.
• Support the management and distribution of bulk goods and donated items.
• Assist with process improvements to increase efficiency, organization, and cost effectiveness in warehouse operations.
• Lead and participate in devotions within the workplace.
• Promote an environment of compassion, accountability and servant leadership

SUPERVISES:

• All URM warehouse staff and assigned program men/women, apprentices and volunteers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands 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 allow differently enabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to lift at least 75 lbs.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and the operation of office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:

• Associate’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated leadership experience in a warehouse environment as a supervisor, manager, or director.
• Forklift Certification required (or ability to obtain certification).
• Food handling certification required (or ability to obtain certification)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics practices.
• Familiarity with handling donated goods, bulk food items, and supply distribution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and inventory tracking systems.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and program participants from diverse backgrounds.

Salary : $25 - $28