AeroFarms Hiring for Warehouse Manager at Danville, VA Full Time

Company Summary

The world needs our help. Today 8 billion people live on the planet with less arable land than ever before. We need a solution to cultivate more using less and define the future of farming for generations to come.

AeroFarms is part of that solution, transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation and pioneer in indoor vertical farming, we use our proprietary technology to grow produce using up to 95% less water and no pesticides ever. The result is a portfolio of products that burst with flavor, taste, and nutritional value. Leading the industry, AeroFarms has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies five years in a row, topped Fortune Magazine’s 2022 Change the World Company List, and was recognized as one of the 95 “Brands That Matter” by Fast Company.

Now in over 1,000 stores across the United States, we are scaling our award-winning brand and technology around the world. As AeroFarms approaches our next phase of explosive growth, we seek passionate and motivated individuals to join our team. If a team of intellectually curious coworkers and our change-the-world mission resonates with you, apply today. Learn more about AeroFarms and join us to change the world as we grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity.

Job Description:

AeroFarms, a leader in sustainable agriculture, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations. The role includes managing inventory, order fulfillment, team leadership, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates have relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Do

Core responsibilities include:

• Responsible for hiring, training, and managing the performance of Shipping and Receiving Team Associates
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment.
•  Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting and record-keeping purposes
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. 
• Examine contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or order, to verify the accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments.
• Track carrier performance for on-time, quality, and accurate inbound and outbound shipments
• Contact carrier representative to arrange to ship and to issue instructions for shipping.
• Maintain shipping logs of all outbound shipments.
• Maintain inventory records. 
• Work with Operations leadership on internal planning and ongoing process improvements
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization in work areas.
• Responsibility to report food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

What You’ll Bring

• An associate degree minimum
• Previous work experience in the areas of food production/food safety.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a shipping/receiving role.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks effectively with strong attention to detail.
• A strong focus on employee safety during all activities/tasks
• Highly effective communicator
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions.
• Ability to quickly research issues, provide a timely response and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Internal candidates seeking a promotion must have completed a minimum of six months in their current role before becoming eligible for consideration.

• Please note that AeroFarms does not work with any external staffing/recruitment vendors. Any unsolicited resumes shared with the AeroFarms team will be considered property of AeroFarms and no recruitment fees of any kind will be paid or owed unless an existing recruitment agreement exists alongside with specific engagement for the role in question.

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