Warehouse Operations Lead — Cold Storage & Food Safety

ANTONIO SOFO & SON; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Athena Farms in Forest Park, GA is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and uphold strict food safety standards. You will supervise receiving, inspections, and team performance in a fast‑paced, refrigerated environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in warehouse leadership, strong communication, and a solid grasp of GMP/FSMS principles. This role offers a competitive salary with weekly pay and benefits, plus opportunities for process

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

Inventory management

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Athena Farms in Forest Park, GA is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and uphold strict food safety standards. You will supervise receiving, inspections, and team performance in a fast‑paced, refrigerated environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in warehouse leadership, strong communication, and a solid grasp of GMP/FSMS principles. This role offers a competitive salary with weekly pay and benefits, plus opportunities for process