Warehouse Supervisor at Oregon Ice Cream

About Oregon Ice Cream

Oregon Ice Cream has been crafting extraordinary frozen desserts in Eugene, Oregon since 1938. We pioneered the organic ice cream category with Julie’s Organic (1998) and Alden’s Organic (2004), and we also produce Cascade Glacier, a leading regional foodservice brand.
We’re growing, innovative, and collaborative — and we like to win (and have fun) together.

Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor supports day-to-day warehouse operations by covering multiple positions and shifts as needed. Core responsibilities include shipping and receiving, safe loading/unloading, staging ingredients and packaging for production, restocking warehouse returns, and maintaining accurate inventory — all while upholding food safety, allergen, and quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Operate all equipment safely: sit-down/stand-up forklifts, pallet trucks, riding walkies, manual/electric pallet jacks, and walkie-stackers.
• Complete and document daily equipment inspections; escalate issues promptly.
• Follow and champion safety programs (LOTO, machine guarding, chemical handling, SDS, safety meetings).
• Adhere to food safety and allergen controls, including proper labeling and tempering procedures.
• Identify, report, and help correct safety hazards and quality concerns immediately.

Shipping & Receiving

• Unload inbound shipments; complete inbound receiving sheets accurately and apply allergen labels per policy.
• Load outbound trucks safely and efficiently, following securement and allergen procedures.
• Check in visitors requesting facility entry and log them into the online system.

Inventory & Staging

• Maintain accurate inventory with correct lot identification at all process stages; utilize FIFO.
• Stage ingredients and packaging for three days of production; ensure correct tempering and storage.
• Complete carton orders as assigned, recording all data accurately.
• Return finished/unused product from production to warehouse with quantities and lot details recorded.

Housekeeping & Sanitation

• Keep warehouse, docks, and staging areas clean and organized.
• Perform daily cleaning per the warehouse sanitation form.

Communication & Leadership

• Provide responsive “customer service” to Production and partner closely with the Warehouse Manager on daily goals.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; model respectful, positive, team-first behavior.
• Cover positions and shifts as directed; lead by example with a focus on safety and quality.
• Be punctual; available for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred; material handling/forklift experience required.
• Strong attention to detail; basic reading, writing, and math (calculator) skills.
• Effective communicator; works well with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Long periods (minimum of 6 hours).
• Walking: Frequent; Sitting: Occasional/short periods.
• Bending/Twisting: Occasional.
• Lifting: Frequently up to 30 lbs; Carrying: 30–50 lbs occasionally.
• Pushing/Pulling: Up to 75 lbs without assistance, infrequently.
• Comfortable working at heights approaching 85 ft (roof heights up to 100 ft; no vertigo).
• Able to tolerate cold environments (cooler and freezer).

Work Environment

• Active warehouse environment with powered industrial trucks and cold storage areas.
• Follows GMPs, allergen controls, and food safety protocols.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan