Shipping Manager

Job Overview

Your role will oversee daily activities for shipping functions of all outgoing products, managing all moving products and materials, handling activities on the assigned shift in an efficient, safe manner as well as verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments, and providing leadership to shipping personnel.

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

• Ensure daily activities are completed.

• Ensure all personnel is adhering to warehouse procedures.

• Ensure all personnel are adhering to company procedures, proper material handling techniques, proper rotation practices and safety requirements

• Maintain employees' hours daily - monitor overtime.

• Ensure working areas are maintained for next shift.

• Maintain the safety, quality, and legality of food products

Things you need to be able to do:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions and meet deadlines and be able to work under minimal supervision.

• 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. Able to work in cold environment for an extended period of time

Things that are a plus:

• High School Diploma or higher education

• 2-3 years of experience.

• Must have a complete understanding of all aspects of shift operation.

• Pallet jack certification and forklift certification are recommended

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.

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.