Job Description

Would you like a job where you absolutely know at the end of the day that you made a difference? Roadrunner Food Bank is seeing unprecedented demand not only from people living with food insecurity every day, but also from families that are newly in need. You can be part of the solution by helping us continue to provide food and hope to hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans experiencing hunger. 

We are seeking a Distribution Manager responsible for hiring, coaching, and mentoring warehouse specialists, volunteers and  interns; enforcing staff policies and procedures; maintaining the security and safety of employees; maintaining an efficient and effective team, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring the accuracy of agency orders being distributed.  This is a full-time, exempt position and the core work hours are noon to 8pm, Sunday through Thursday. 

Key areas of responsibility include:

Inventory & Order Fulfillment

Employee Management

Technology &  Process Improvement

Ensure safety of the team and proper and safe use of equipment

Leading shift and at times being the sole Manager on Duty in the warehouse

Staff Supervision                                        

This position manages the Distribution Lead, Warehouse Specialists, and assigned volunteers.

Qualifications

  • Associates degree, or equivalent work experience in a retail or warehouse environment
  • Prior use of inventory database software / hardware in a retail or warehouse environment
  • Three years related experience as a manager in a warehouse, retail, wholesale, or food service setting
  • Three years related experience in a role requiring decision making related to hiring, scheduling, and accountability for work performed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five years related experience as a manager in a warehouse, retail, wholesale, or food service setting
  • Five years related experience in a role requiring decision making related to hiring, scheduling, and accountability for work performed
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • One year Food Bank managerial experience
  • Class A CDL

Employment Requirements

  • Negative Drug Screen
  • Successful Background Clearance
  • Proof of completing ServSafe Food Safety or equivalent training from an ANSI accredited institution OR complete Roadrunner Food Bank Food Safety Training within 90 days of hire
  • Complete Forklift Training Class once hired

Physical Environment

Primary work is in a warehouse environment

Employee can be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures

Frequent lifting of up to 150 lbs is required

Required to pull more than 1000 lbs with a pallet jack

Required to handle individual pieces of produce and use senses to determine the quality of product

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position

Roadrunner Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer