Assistant Warehouse Manager

Description

Job Overview

As a growing company with multiple locations, we are looking to add to our team a talented Assistant Warehouse Manager who is eager to develop alongside a growing company by assist managing and helping direct all warehouse, receiving, and shipping staff. 

Does this sound like an opportunity for you? Please see below for more information regarding our opening.

What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:

• Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Completes warehouse operation requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
• Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures. 
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Responsible for food safety, quality, and legality of food products
• Enforces established safety guidelines; promotes a safe workplace.
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.

Things you need to be able to do:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions and meet deadlines and be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Computer Skills: Please check off all necessary skills from the following. Order Processing Systems, Payroll Systems, Human Resource Systems, Spreadsheet Software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Carry up to 50 lbs. Push/Pull up to 30 lbs. of force. 
• Ascend and descend a step with a height of 10 in. From the floor. 
• Must be able to be exposed to a refrigerated and freezer environment, ranging from 0 - 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to reach bend.

Things that are a plus: 

• 1 to 3 years of management experience required. 
• 5 years warehouse experience.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a complete understanding of all aspects of shift operation. 

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

• Keep moving.  This job is fast-paced, so you’ll stay engaged with your team the entire shift.
• Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement.  We want to see you grow with the company.
• We are keeping it fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
• Teamwork on a team that supports each other.

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance.  We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 30 days per year, Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus. 

SCHEDULE: SUN – THUR      Nights  4PM to finish

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Qualifications

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000