Description
At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry. You'll work with state-of-the-art engineering and work together with your peers to build a better food future.
At our Dawson, MN facility, you're at the heart of it all. As the largest pea protein plant in North America, this facility is the backbone of our operations. Here, we take raw materials and transform them into the vital ingredients that end up in countless food products, from those in our kitchens to grocery store shelves across the country. If you're someone who loves to solve problems on the fly and has a keen eye for detail, you'll thrive here. Most importantly, our your commitment to safety ensures that every team member goes home healthy and safe at the end of each day. We're proud to share that PURIS was awarded Manufacturer of the Year in 2024 by Twin Cities Business Journal, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams!
The Warehouse Supervisor is a hands-on leader committed to team safety and product quality. This role leads a team of Warehouse Technicians, ensures accurate inventory management, oversees all inbound and outbound shipments, upholds sanitation standards, and drives accountability through strong documentation and processes.
This role also serves as a champion the PURIS Core Values, bringing them to life through their actions and leadership every day:
INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | OPENNESS | GLOBAL VISION | ADAPTABILITY | PARTNERSHIP
Pay Rate/Range: $51,000 - $60,000 Annually
Pay Frequency: Biweekly
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Work Location: Dawson Pea Manufacturing Facility
Travel: Minimal (<10%)
The compensation for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity.
Key Responsibilities
- The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a Safe People and Safe Food environment in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining positive relationships with other departments and can work in a team-oriented environment.
- Accountable for warehouse and daily warehouse inspections to ensure warehouse accuracy and highlight areas of concern that need to be addressed.
- Accountable for the oversite of warehouse cleanliness and sanitation documentation.
- Responsible for maintaining operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Responsible for cycle counts and/or annual physical inventories using inventory system reports, inventory software and count sheets to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Accountable for the salvage of damaged or used materials.
- Responsible for the allocation of product for and generate necessary documentation for all outbound shipments
- Accountable for Warehouse Technician responsibilities to receive, store, and load food products and support goods in accordance with established company standards and procedures and within budgeted guidelines and dispatch accuracy and time goals.
- Responsible for ensuring all daily documentation pertaining to department tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
- Accountable for the training of new employees on warehouse policy and procedures.
- Coach team members that are and are not meeting their performance goals, reward team members for good performance, complete performance appraisals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, and material handling
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of Company personnel and others.
- Knowledge and/or experience with safety training and compliance (forklift, OSHA)
- Experience with small package and/or LTL shipping.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid)
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots
- Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions
- Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during shift
- Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely
- May be required to sit or operate forklifts or machinery for extended periods
Benefits:
At PURIS, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. You’ll have access to medical plan options with competitive premiums, along with dental and vision coverage. All Team Members also receive free virtual health care and virtual counseling services. PURIS provides life insurance and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you. To support your long-term financial well-being, PURIS offers a 401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3.5% when you contribute up to 6%. You’ll also enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, eight paid holidays, and access to a variety of additional free resources. Join PURIS and experience benefits designed to support your well-being—today and into the future.
Why Work with Us??
Career Growth: PURIS offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career. We are committed to nurturing talent and providing ample opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.?
Innovative Environment: You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art engineering and cutting-edge technology. Our dedication to innovation means you'll be part of a forward-thinking team constantly pushing the boundaries of the plant-based food industry.?
Strong Values: We uphold integrity and a global vision for the future. Our company culture is built on collaboration, excellence, and a shared commitment to our mission of creating a better food system. This commitment extends to fostering a workplace where safety is paramount in every operation.?
Commitment to Sustainability: At PURIS, we are deeply dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Our manufacturing processes are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote regenerative agriculture. By joining our team, you'll contribute to a company that values sustainability and is committed to making a positive impact on the planet.?
Join Our Team:
To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.
INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | OPENNESS | GLOBAL VISION | ADAPTABILITY | PARTNERSHIP No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any PURIS employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and therefore become the property of PURIS.
