Warehouse Operations Leader – Nonprofit Food Pantry

Thesalempantry; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare reimbursement

401(k) plan with organizational match

PTO

Job summary

The Salem Pantry is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of our warehouse and distribution systems, including inventory management, food acquisition activities, warehouse personnel, partner agency fulfillment, equipment operation, food safety compliance, and facility organization.

This role plays an important part in advancing our mission by ensuring food moves efficiently, safely, and accurately throughout our direct service programs and partner agency network.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution management, ideally in nonprofit or food distribution.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience with inventory management systems and FIFO stock rotation.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one is preferred.
• ServSafe or food safety certification preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and distribution.
• Maintain organized, dry/refrigerated/frozen storage areas and ensure safety and food safety compliance.
• Supervise warehouse staff and volunteers; assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management.
• Coordinate partner agency pickups and warehouse access; ensure orders are accurate and on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, document SOPs, and participate in system/facility improvements.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Communication

Operations design

Tools

FIFO stock rotation

Inventory management systems

Forklift operation

Job description

The Salem Pantry is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of our warehouse and distribution systems, including inventory management, food acquisition activities, warehouse personnel, partner agency fulfillment, equipment operation, food safety compliance, and facility organization.

This role plays an important part in advancing our mission by ensuring food moves efficiently, safely, and accurately throughout our direct service programs and partner agency network.