Warehouse Manager: Fresh Food Ops Lead

Athena Farms; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Athena Farms is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager for Forest Park, GA. You will lead warehouse staff, manage receiving, inventory accuracy, and food-safety compliance, while supporting a safe, efficient operation.

Join a team focused on high-quality produce delivery to Atlanta's top restaurants and hotels. Monday–Friday with occasional weekends; competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in warehouse operations, distribution, or foodservice logistics.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate teams and maintain accountability.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, organization, and safety.
• Experience with food safety programs (GMP, FSMS, PrimusGFS) is a plus.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Tech-savvy and able to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and support warehouse staff to ensure full shift coverage and strong daily productivity.
• Oversee all receiving operations, including driver check-ins, dock assignments, paperwork verification, and inbound inspections.
• Maintain overall inventory accuracy through cycle counts, FIFO enforcement, stock rotation, and variance investigations.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, including HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and PrimusGFS requirements.
• Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures, sanitation routines, and warehouse cleanliness.
• Conduct daily team meetings, communicate priorities, and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Train warehouse personnel on safety, equipment use, food handling, and company procedures.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse tools.
• Maintain accurate documentation for receiving, food waste, quality checks, and safety meetings.
• Collaborate with transportation, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure smooth inbound and outbound operations.
• Participate in management meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

GMP FSMS

PrimusGFS

Cold storage

Tech skills

Job description

Athena Farms is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager for Forest Park, GA. You will lead warehouse staff, manage receiving, inventory accuracy, and food-safety compliance, while supporting a safe, efficient operation.

Join a team focused on high-quality produce delivery to Atlanta's top restaurants and hotels. Monday–Friday with occasional weekends; competitive salary and benefits included.