JOB DESCRIPTION
I. JOB TITLE Warehouse Manager
Reports to: Operations Director
Location: Florence, AL
Salary Range: $40,000 per year, full-time, plus benefits
Status: Exempt, full-time
II. BACKGROUND
The Food Bank of North Alabama is a nonprofit, tax exempt charity dedicated to hunger relief.
We serve the ill, children and neighbors at risk of hunger. Each year we supply more than
12 million pounds of food to people in North Alabama through a network of 230 charitable
feeding programs – including food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens and children programs.
We also pursue proactive solutions designed to end hunger by supporting local farmers and
improving our local food system.
II. JOB FUNCTION
The Warehouse Manager will operate a satellite warehouse operation dedicated to hunger
relief and the promotion of healthy local food access. The Food Bank of North Alabama’s
warehouses have a common goal of safely providing food to those in need, while adhering to
strict guidelines. The Florence warehouse location will operate under the same operational
procedures and policy regulations as the Food Bank’s main warehouse in Huntsville. The
position is hands-on and must be able to carry out a variety of manual and computer tasks
associated with the receipt, storage and distribution of food products. These tasks include
packing orders, unloading deliveries with a forklift, re-packing food products, operating
warehouse equipment, driving a van or a 26-foot refrigerated truck for food pickups/deliveries
plus general maintenance and cleanup. This position will have some supervisory responsibilities.
IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Motivate and supervise a small staff dedicated to food handling warehouse operations in a
manner that fosters an energizing, cooperative environment.
Effectively communicate the Food Bank’s mission and goals as well as day-to-day tasks.
Provide ongoing workplace training to operations staff members.
Monitor work performance and offer job performance evaluations.
Assist with a variety of food warehouse duties including receiving, inspecting, weighing,
tagging and sorting food products, pulling orders, loading orders and ensuring general
maintenance and janitorial duties are accomplished.
Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement.
Oversee equipment and building/facility needs, maintenance and repairs. This includes
forklifts, power jacks, cold storage, etc. Ensure optimal operating level of warehouse
equipment.