About this opportunity
Urban Recipe lists this Warehouse Manager opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title:
Warehouse Manager
Job Status:
Full-time, in person in Atlanta, GA
Reports To:
Director of Programs and Operations
Who We Are:
Urban Recipe is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization focused on combating food insecurity in a manner that affirms dignity while providing support and a sense of community among its members and partners. For 35 years, Urban Recipe's food cooperatives (Food Co-ops) have provided consistent food to people in need, doing so in an environment where recipients build relationships with one another and gain ownership by participating in the process. Our mission is to partner with our members and supporters in creating food security, building community, and providing a platform for personal development.
Position Summary:
The Warehouse Manager for Urban Recipe is responsible for the management and maintenance of the warehouse, carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing, and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules. Their duties include loading orders onto trucks and shipping containers, organizing incoming stock, and putting the appropriate labels on outgoing parcels.
Responsibilities:
Collaborating with management and executives to set departmental and organization-wide goals
Supervise warehouse and transportation staff (1-3)
Assist with onboarding of all newly employed warehouse workers
Ensure all operations are carried out in an appropriate, cost-effective way
Resolving any problems in the production process, including but not limited to: issues with building and distributing pallets, truck maintenance, inventory maintenance, and log maintenance
Communicate weekly delivery schedules to optimize logistics
Ensure all distribution trackers, logs, and administrative paperwork are completed weekly
Follow local, federal, industry, and company standards and ensuring that the organization’s processes remain legally compliant as directed by Urban Recipe leadership
Along with the Director of Programs and Operations, provide input on strategic and operational objectives for all warehousing
Perform quality controls and regularly update inventory
Serves as a representative of Urban Recipe at vendor locations and distributions
Wear and utilize all required PPE and safety equipment/tools
Collect merchandise from the warehouse and safely transport materials to co-op locations
Receiving and documenting merchandise for delivery or return
Keeping an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse
Identifying and reporting any missing, lost, or damaged materials
Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping
Serve as a secondary delivery driver for all programming
Act as a strategic collaborator in strengthening community engagement and supporting program expansion
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree required
Forklift license preferred
At least 3 years of experience in a warehouse position
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Have a commitment to Urban Recipe's mission
Excellent planning and organization skills
Detail-oriented
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage orderly warehouse operations
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Previous experience interacting directly with warehouse equipment
Strong problem-solving skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The employee will be required to lift and transport heavy items to waist level, up to 40 lbs, daily
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and walking are required
Required to wear and utilize all required PPE and safety equipment/tools
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility, competency, and essential function satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, and responsibilities. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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