Job Description:
- Responsible for accurate order filling and loading of trucks. Receiving and lotting of incoming products, proper rotation and warehouse condition.
- Ownership for leading, developing and managing all operations personnel through all selecting, receiving and shipping functions
- Own and manage to the annual warehouse operations budget with the support of the Warehouse Manager
- Provides leadership and direction to the dock dispatcher, receiving supervisor(s), selectors and receivers
- Manages the proper receiving of all inbound products and provides support to help ensure that all products received are within company quality standards
- Manages the accurate order selection (product and assembly) and owns responsibility to complete paperwork accurately.
- Directs the proper loading of all orders onto outbound trucks ensuring that all products are safely secured and per driver specifications.
- Hire, train and develop warehouse personnel staff to build bench strength and encourage growth within the company
- Ensures strict adherence to GMP’s, HACCP and food safety policies and procedures.
- Ownership for managing proper rotation of all commodities at all times throughout the warehouse.
- Must have an understanding of product quality specifications across all commodities in the warehouse
- Conducts a daily warehouse walk a minimum of 3 times per day reviewing safety compliance, food safety compliance, proper product rotation, maintenance issues, and general warehouse conditions
- Timely interdepartmental communication on shipping related issues
- Responsible for conducting, reconciling and maintaining accurate inventory
- Flexible shift hours and ability to multi-task are required
- Attend meetings and/or training classes when required
Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a cold environment (34 – 55 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. to shoulder height and above
- At least 5 years of warehouse operations experience (management experience preferred)
- Must be able to operate different types of equipment such as electric pallet jack, sit-down forklift, and tractor or yard-dog.
- Produce industry and/or training preferred
- Education Requirements:
- Associates degree required or equivalent to 3 plus years’ experience in a warehouse supervisor role.
- Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred
- Current Certificate in forklift driving
- Food Safety and Produce Quality a plus
Compensation/Salary:
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