What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Loffredo Fresh Foods?
Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Warehouse Manager based out of our Des Moines, IA Branch. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 7 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.
This is a position that will require you to oversee Inbound receiving and Outbound shipping. This position will be hands on working as needed. The warehouse manager will work a split shift schedule to have involvement with the inbound and outbound shift. This position will report to the Director of Operations. The Warehouse Manager will have all supervisors and managers days and nights reporting to him. This role is responsible for assigning tasks as necessary to ensure that work is complete and proper usage of available resources. This role will assist in shipping/receiving, loading and unloading of trucks, and checking-in merchandise. The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse managerial experience, collaborate effectively and professionally with the team, and will lead by example.
Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 depending on qualifications
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 11:00am-8:00PM
What we look for:
- High school diploma or GED preferred with 2-4 years of related experience
- Previous Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience required
- 3 years of management experience is preferred
- Must be a self-directed individual with the ability to read and interpret company documents, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Must have the ability to perform basic math calculations and work in a fast paced and rapidly growing distribution environment
- Obtain licensure to operate warehouse equipment within the first 30 days
What you’ll do:
- SAFETY FIRST. Must be able to safely operate warehouse equipment at all times and follow all safety guidelines
- Interview potential new team members and manage a team of warehouse employees
- Must be willing to adjust work schedule as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining a warehouse that is accessible and safe for company personnel and LFF visitors
- Responsible for reading pick tickets and/or requisitions to select and assemble product for customer orders.
- Implement established food safety practices throughout all warehouse employees
- Required to stand and walk for extended periods, to push/pull, lift/carry, or exert force of up to 75 lbs. or more
- Implement processes and procedures and hold employees accountable to follow them.
- Must complete scheduling for shift.
- KPI driven for results
- Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required
What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
- 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
- Paid time off & Paid holidays
- Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
- Regular and constructive performance feedback
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
