Warehouse Supervisor at CAVA in Verona, Virginia

Job Description:

Company Profile:

At CAVA we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last. We make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that has been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.



We foster a culture built on five core values:


• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.

• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it's the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.

• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.



Warehouse Supervisor




The Role:

Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for effectively working with their team following daily work instructions. Warehouse team members receive and inspect in-bound trucks, store pallets, organize the warehouse, organize the storage coolers, stage ingredients for the production team, and load trailers for shipment. Your work will ensure that materials are received, stored, rotated, pulled, and shipped in a safe manner. You will operate pump jacks, electric jacks, drum movers, forklifts, and non-CDL license requiring trucks. You will support the warehouse Level 1 and Level 2 team members as needed. You will participate in daily and less than daily warehouse cleaning activities. You will also be responsible for warehouse documentation. You will follow quality and safety standards. You will also coordinate with team members and departments to ensure timely and efficient movement of ingredients, packaging, and production materials to different departments. In short, you will be responsible for warehouse organization, documentation, and item movement. Working quickly and accurately while being safe. You will report directly to the Procurement Manager.



What You will Do:

• You will help transfer raw materials to the staging area for batching each process.


• Ensure all inbound loads get documented accurately and inspected. Check thoroughly, to make sure all inbounds data matches our own for what we are receiving.


• Ensure all outbound loads get confirmed and documented properly. Checking that the outbound loads are matching with the outbound data.


• You will keep a good flow in the raw materials to finish goods areas (By stacking bins, organizing, and making sure that areas are safe for pedestrian travel)


• You will make sure that housekeeping in the warehouse gets performed and documented daily.


• You will be helping the prep team with raw materials set up for them to open and will help organize and put back in their respective areas of storage.


• You will work with the Logistics Manager to coordinate the pick-up of raw material to various locations from time to time or when needed.


• Perform daily inspections of temperature in FG and RM coolers and document.


• You will operate forklift, pump jacks and electric jacks, in a safe manner. As well as completing a daily checklist before using the Forklift.


• You will be responsible for doing a weekly check on the electric jacks' batteries, in a safe and proper manner. You will also need to fill in the Forklift's battery with water every other week or when the marker is low, to keep the Forklift in decent shape.


• You will need to perform computer work/data entry (Document, scan, and print labels).


• You will be in constant communication with the prep team lead, Inventory and Procurement Coordinator, and Logistics Manager to ensure timely and efficient work around the warehouse.


• Ensure all pallets in the warehouse and coolers are labelled accordingly and all raw materials have the correct dates and matching manufacturing data.


• You support the Inventory and Procurement Coordinator and Manager when needed for counts for inventory level purposes.


• You will learn and follow all food safety, employee safety, and all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Procedures).


• You will be responsible for all tasks that relate to the warehouse, and exterior of the warehouse (Making sure that signs are kept on doors, nothing is obstructing the dock area for inbound or outbound trucks, ramps are kept clean, etc...)


• You will be responsible for sorting through partial units received on our inbound loads for our CPG and Bulk products, and making sure to case them, and label them accordingly, to eliminate waste.


• You will be assist with responsible training new team members.


• Treat all internal and external stakeholders with a service mindset; communicate with respect and kindness


• Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly


• Embrace CAVA's view of diversity as a crucial element of the organization and not just a buzzword


• Recognize all team members across the organization are working toward common goals


• Adapt

The Qualifications:

• WMS (Warehouse Management System) and/or ERP such as SAP, Salesforce, NetSuite experience required.


• You must be able to begin work between between 7:00am and 8:00am Fridays, must be able to work between 10 hours per day, depending on the workload. We target 5 days and 40 hrs.


• You must be able to operate a Forklift and electric jacks.


• You must demonstrate proper clock management and maintain strong attendance.


• You must be able to read and follow instructions and procedures to ensure tasks are done properly.


• You must have good verbal communication skills.


• You must be willing and able to work efficiently, with alacrity, keeping safety a priority.


• You must have some familiarity with smart phones, tablets, computers, and email.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical dexterity, ability to lift, up to 60 lbs. and push/pull pump jacks with up to 2,500 lbs. Weight on.


• The ability to work in varied environmental conditions (dry, cold)


• The ability to stand and work on feet for 8 to 10 hours at a time


• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail


• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.


• Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Allergens: We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.



What we offer:

• Weekly pay!
• A regular shift and a 5-day work week.
• Competitive starting pay
• Paid Sick Leave, Community Leave, and Voting Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• 6 Free Cava Meal Cards, for food at the Cava Grills, every two weeks
• Free finished (8 & ) products (Hummus, Tzatziki, Crazy Feta, Roasted Eggplant, Harissa, etc.)
• Casual, focused, and positive work environment
• The opportunity to learn about food safety, food manufacturing, supply chain and equipment operation.
• All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.


• The posted range is an all-cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only



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