Warehouse Manager - Foley

Goodwill Gulf Coast•Foley, AL

19h•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Salvage and warehouse area, ensuring a clean, productive, and safe work environment. This role contributes to the mission by managing the flow of goods through the warehouse and salvage departments to minimize waste and maximize profits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
Must be able to take initiative and work well with little supervision.
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must have good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability to use electronic reporting and/or data management systems.
Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
Must be able to keep information confidential.
Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with and among employees while motivating them to their best performance as well maintain an effective relationship with supervisor.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, on short notice, including nights and weekends, and regularly in excess of 40 hours per week.
Must be forklift certified or get such certification within 14 days of hire.
Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, liability for automobile insurance and be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently, 75lbs. regularly and 100+ lbs. with assistance, occasionally.
Ability to engage in frequent bending, stretching and stooping.
Ability to engage in prolonged standing, walking and twisting.
Ability to push equipment on wheels weighing 50 lbs. to 150 lbs.
Ability to use fingers, hands and wrists, repetitively.

Nice To Haves

Additional knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications is preferred.
Prior experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the warehouse facility and yard are clean, neat, organized, safe, and maintained to a high professional standard.
Oversee hiring, training, development, supervision, and evaluation of team members.
Create schedules and manage labor and payroll.
Initiate, complete, and submit personnel, new hire, and payroll records accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensure production of salvage bales meets established quantity and quality standards.
Oversee the collection of salvage items (shoes, hats, belts, purses, books, toys, pots and pans) and recycling items (computer components, cardboard, paper, plastic, televisions).
Ensure no salvage, recycling, or hazardous materials are disposed of improperly.
Ensure timely and proper loading of vendor trucks.
Schedule and complete Waste Management, Smash My Trash, and metal roll-off pickups weekly.
Ensure children’s free books are transferred in and out of the Community Center daily.
Ensure all forklifts receive quarterly preventive maintenance and remain safe and operational.
Maintain balers and keep an up-to-date maintenance log.
Ensure all Gaylords are properly labeled, organized, and stored.
Regularly inspect for unstable or fallen pallets and correct safety concerns immediately.
Monitor forklift operators for safe practices and proper equipment use.
Work with the donation center to prevent overflow and maintain a steady flow of incoming donations.
Communicate with the Director of Transportation to ensure donations are delivered to their assigned stores.
Review baler and forklift assignment sheets daily and ensure minimum performance expectations are met.
Verify daily bale and salvage counts are accurate and properly recorded.
Order and maintain warehouse supplies.
Observe all safety procedures and personnel policies.
Minimize accidents and Workers Compensation claims by ensuring safety and accident reporting standards are followed and preventive measures are taken.
Attend internal and external training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.