Warehouse Manager

We are a growing, fast-paced manufacturing organization, specializing in a full line of Italian desserts. We are looking for an experienced individual to manage the daily warehouse duties of our small, but growing company. This person will be responsible for all phases of the company’s warehouse management including: shipping, receiving, inventory, staging, warehouse facilities maintenance. Light production assistance with the Production Manager may be required.

Performance evaluation and compensation will be based primarily on the Warehouse Manager’s ability to accurately and efficiently:

Stage all outbound orders

Stage all production materials required for the next day’s production

Receive all inbound raw materials and packaging

Maintain the orderliness of freezers, refrigerators and warehouse areas

Manage a warehouse assistant, when necessary

Adhere and maintain to all company policies and guidelines in the process of accomplishing these goals

This individual would also have full authority of the warehouse area and would report directly to the President of the company. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required.

Education

Have a minimum of a high school diploma.

Experience

Have 5 to 10 years experience in warehouse management (preferably in food manufacturing)

Has worked in an environment requiring strict food and personnel safety

Is knowledgeable in following and maintaining production and inventory systems and procedures.

Have experience with computers and programs, particularly Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word). Knowledge of PRIMS a plus.

Responsibilities

Shipping

Ensure all orders are accurately picked, staged and labeled in the freezer and/or warehouse the day before pick up

Ensure Bills of Lading are competed before order has shipped with accurate items, counts and lot numbers

Accurately complete Outbound Shipping Forms for each order leaving warehouse

Safely load all orders onto trucks

Comply with safety and quality standards and procedures

Receiving

Verify all items and counts according to Purchase Orders

Accurately complete Incoming Ingredient Form for each incoming shipment

Receive all raw materials and packaging into PRIMS according to inventory location with accurate ingredient counts and lot numbers

Label all raw materials and packaging with PRIMS labels

Physically put away all incoming ingredients and packaging in their proper location

Comply with safety and quality standards and procedures – only receive undamaged goods

Raw Material and Packaging Staging (Backup)

Responsible for all aspects of production software; including but not limited to: maintaining and updating packaging and raw materials, recipes, bills of materials and procedures

Inventory Management

Maintain daily cycle counts

Ensure warehouse is kept organized

Ensure receipt of all deliveries according to company procedures and oversee placement into warehouse

Ensure all inventory items are clearly labeled and dated

Ensure FIFO is used for all ingredients and packaging

Maintain inventory controls on a daily basis, and produce accurate month-end inventory report for accounting.

Sanitation

Ensure that warehouse is maintained and cleaned daily to include but not limited to:

Sweeping

Vacuuming

Disposal of any garbage

Other

Upgrade and maintain professional skills, especially related to new technology and processes

Maintains good personal health and safety protocols

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Vernon, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person