Warehouse Manager

About the role

Spokane Produce, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Manager to join their dedicated and valued team. The ideal candidate will have four years of experience in the warehouse industry with at least two years in a progressive management role. Fresh produce experience is preferred, along with knowledge of Cold Chain Management and basic employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Establish, coordinate and enforce operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming shipments, handling and disposition of materials, managing and monitoring inventory, and verification of shipment.
• Assess the availability of space and prepare stacking/storage plans prior to commodities arrival.
• Organize and plan for current and long-term goals along with having a contingency plan for unpredictable outcomes.
• Cookware with warehouse activities such as sorting, re-packing, processing, purchasing, sales, and shipping.
• Manage stock control and reconcile with the computer system (Research inventory discrepancies and apply corrective actions).
• Assign tasks appropriately using all resources and support available to meet or exceed productivity and quality standards, and appraise the results.
• Oversee HR principles such as hiring, termination, discipline and enforcement of employment policies and procedures; must coach and motivate employees.
• Walk warehouse and grounds daily to identify sanitation issues and address.
• Write schedule 3 weeks out for warehouse and janitorial staff based on seasonal and holiday staffing requirements; coordinate use of available vacation time.
• Working knowledge of security camera system; available to locate specific time and place on camera feed when required.
• Check daily piece count reports Sign off on route sheets Check all routes after invoicing.
• Check Time Sheets daily and correct as needed; maintain Sick/Vacation calendars for all 3 department employees.
• Maintain Food Safety books for audits.
• Monitor physical condition of the warehouse, ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met, and prepare work orders for repairs.
• Ensure Safety Training is completed for all warehouse personnel and documented in Training Logs.
• Must follow good manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Four years in the warehouse industry with at least two years in progressive management role
• Fresh produce experience preferred
• Prioritize knowledge of Cold Chain Management
• Prioritize knowledge of basic employment laws, hiring, termination, discipline and performance coaching
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact tactfully and effectively with all business operators and diverse company personnel
• Computer skills, including creating spreadsheets and inputting data
• Record keeping, math and accounting skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting at $32.00+ hourly depending on experience
• Benefits package including medical/dental/vision/company paid life insurance
• All insurance available first of the month after 60 days
• Paid time off and Paid holidays
• 401k with employer match
• Coverage under state sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid on the job training
• Job Stability Opportunities for growth and advancement within our company – We do promote within
• Employee discounts on in-house purchases

Pay

$32.00+ hourly depending on experience

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate warehouse and janitorial staff needs.