Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of Position:

This position will be responsible for managing warehouse operations, in order to achieve operational levels and service goals. This role will also ensure customer expectations for product quality and service reliability are exceeded and will be held accountable for achieving overall operating results consistent with individual and company performance goals.

Accountabilities:

• Ripening of bananas/avocados
• Physical inventory counts bananas/avocados
• Assist Operations Manager in all areas needed
• Train warehouse employees and ensure they are provided ongoing skills development and coaching, to improve job performance.
• Schedule warehouse employees and initiate short and long-term goals with supervisors.
• Manage the forklift safety and training process for the site.
• Maintain and improve the warehouse safety and accident prevention program with the site safety coordinator.
• Oversee cycle counts of product inventories and ensure that all inventory is accurately accounted for, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify gaps in effectiveness of work processes and worker performance, contributing to errors in inventory management and product losses (i.e. shrink), taking corrective action as needed.
• Create purchase orders and follow up with vendors and end-users throughout the procurement process.
• Maintain strong relationships with growers and shippers to order the highest quality produce, at minimal costs.
• Adhere to purchasing policies of Del Monte and price parameters given by the General Manager in purchases.
• Work with Office Manager and accounting team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the invoice corrections and credits from vendors.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance department to ensure proper documentation is maintained on all on received produce.
• Work closely with Sales departments to ensure customer and shipping related issues are communicated.
• Work with Del Monte Commodity Managers, Transportation department and outside vendors to ensure product delivery in an effective timely matter.
• Assist in all areas within the facility as needed.

Minimum Skills Required:

• 4-year College Degree in related field, from an accredited institution, and/or equivalent work experience in a similar position.
• 6 years of warehouse experience, loading and unloading 48 and 53 ft. trailers, with knowledge of axel weight limits and load damage prevention.
• Proficiency with supply chain strategies and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook, etc.).

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H

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***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

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