Job Description

Description

Job Overview

As a growing company with multiple locations, We are looking for a talented Assistant Warehouse Manager to support and help lead our warehouse operations. In this role, you will assist in managing all receiving, shipping, and distribution activities while supervising staff, maintaining a safe work environment, and driving continuous improvement. If you're motivated to grow with a company that values leadership, teamwork, and efficiency, we want to hear from you.

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

• Supervise warehouse employees and enforce company policies and legal regulations.
• 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 in a warehouse environment.
• 5+ years of total warehouse experience.
• Certificate from a college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of shift operations.

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.

SCHEDULE: SUN thru THUR   4pm till Finish 

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.

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.

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