Warehouse Manager

at Native Seed, LP in Osborne, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Full-time, HANDS ON position including various job functions within the warehouse such as weighing product, machine operation, driving, shipping/receiving, palletizing, and lifting. This position has an emphasis on ensuring accuracy of orders and safety of employees as well as DOT duties where applicable. This position is responsible for Managing multiple first line warehouse Associates and must maintain open communication with sales and office staff to ensure timely completion of orders and the highest level of customer satisfaction.

• Accountable for ensuring that warehouse operations are consistent and reflect best practices
• Oversee day to day activities of warehouse staff, including mixes and product fulfillment
• Coordinate with Transportation Manager on delivery shipments
• Consistent methodology for and overseeing of inventory counts as well as maintaining inventory positions and communicating when quantities are low or high
• Oversee and facilitate all shipping leaving the facility and communicating that shipping to customers
• Consolidate purchases of warehouse equipment and/or materials (i.e. bags, etc.) to take advantage of savings opportunities
• Help ensure the Company’s key competitive advantage of highly accurate, just-in-time order fulfillment practices are consistent and performed at a high level across all locations
• Ensure that warehouses are properly staffed to be as efficient as possible, finding labor savings where possible
• Work with the HR Manager to ensure safety is the top priority throughout all warehouse operations and activities
• Approve Time Off Requests, Expense Reimbursements and Time Cards of hourly Warehouse Associates

• Fork lift experience
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis
• Proficient with tracking inventory locations, simple math, and lot numbering system
• Clean driving record within the last five years
• Excellent attendance required, with reliable transportation to work
• Accurately and efficiently load finished product onto customer trucks without damage
• Speak clearly, listen attentively, follow instructions, and work with little supervision
• Willing to work extended hours as needed during busy seasons (primarily spring and fall)
• Ability to work well with others, including internal staff and external customers
• Follow policies and procedures with awareness to safety
• Travel to various sites will be required as needed to execute assigned duties

• Basic math and computer skills
• Successful completion of post offer background check and drug screen
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of post offer motor vehicle report for moving violations
• Exhibited leadership and team building skills

• Allergies: Position will be regularly subjected to possible allergens including grasses and flowering species
• Standing/Walking frequently; while performing duties in warehouse; walking 8 hours per shift on concrete surface
• Bending/Twisting: Occasionally bending at waist 30-45 degrees for various tasks, including loading/unloading shipments
• Hands/Arms: Frequent use of both hands/arms throughout the work shift while loading/unloading product using cart or hand truck. Frequent use of both hands/arms throughout the work shift while reaching forward, handling, gripping, power grasping product, carts, and pallet jacks.
• Kneeling/Crouching: Occasionally, while picking orders, boxes of supplies at floor level, shrink wrapping and while performing clean up tasks
• Lifting/carrying: Occasionally lift/carry up to 60 pounds of product to reposition on cart or pallet