Warehouse Responsible and Delivery

Job Description Description: Title: Warehouse Manager
Reports To: Senior Regional Distribution Manager
Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. The Warehouse Manager is a management position strategically placed to control the execution of all inbound and outbound shipments of Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC’s raw product and finished goods. This position will require overseeing the daily functions of the shipping department including but not limited to overseeing office personnel, forklift drivers, stackers, and the proper staging of customer deliveries for shipment. The shipping manager should implement all company standard operating procedures and any company processes put into place, and ensure that the company’s SOP’s are followed by all personnel within the warehouse. This position will be required to meet budgetary guidelines established for the warehouse, and ensure all company costs are controlled, and budgeted goals are accomplished.
Responsible for maintaining budgetary guidelines for the Shipping Department and warehouse personnel
Will be required to hold regular scheduled meetings with all departments to evaluate performance levels and discuss ideas and needs
Will establish a level of acceptable performance for personnel and mentors to exceed daily expectations
Works closely with Commodity Management, PTC Logistics, and Client Services to coordinate inbound and outbound orders
Will be responsible for the scheduling and training of all personnel involved in the daily movement of products both inbound and outbound
Will be responsible for the coordination of loads, fulfillment rates, inventory and receiving.
Will work closely with the Quality Control department to ensure all procedures are followed and recorded
Will work closely with the Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external third party audits are performed on a regular basis.
Will be responsible for cross training of personnel
Review Ship List and Receiving List for daily outbound and inbound shipments
Review Ship List for Inventory Shortages
Prepare Orders for staging and or shipping using famous
Communicates with necessary departments on inventory in RIMS and its correct allocation. Communicate with Fresh Food Production Supervisor throughout the day with respect to inbound deliveries and outbound shipments
Correct inventory related issues in Famous and maintain accurate inventory through the RIMS system
Oversees daily suites of the forklift operators and dock workers
Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility and the surrounding grounds
Must follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), Occupational Safety Procedures and all Food Safety guidelines related to the position or being on the Warehouse floor
Work is performed primarily in a warehouse, distribution center, and office environment
Frequent interaction with warehouse staff, supervisors, operations, shipping/receiving personnel, and external vendors
Standard business hours with the expectation of extended hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, or on-call availability to meet operational needs
Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring oversight of inventory, shipments, and daily warehouse operations
Exposure to temperature variations, dust, noise, and other typical warehouse conditions
Work involves supervision of equipment operations such as forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors, and other material-handling equipment
Participation in meetings, audits, safety inspections, and coordination with transportation teams
Compliance with warehouse safety regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies
Occasional travel may be required to other company facilities, distribution centers, or supplier locations
Lift up to 70 Pounds overhead on a regular basis without mechanical assistance
Push/Pull up to 70 pounds frequently without mechanical assistance
Bend to a 90-degree angle in order to perform warehouse maintenance
Stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time
5+ years experience in compliance and/or safety certification training

• Participate in various workshops and educational programs to maintain knowledge of all industry regulations and rules
• Knowledge of all DOT state, and federal requirements, policies, and procedures
• Ability to learn and understand transportation software systems and technologies
• Computer skills –
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office
• Knowledge of Spanish Language is preferred but not necessary