WHAT WE DO

Red Plate Foods mission is making life easier and more “normal” for people with special diets. We manufacture foods that are “Free From” top allergens vegan gluten free. Red Plate Foods products are available in grocery stores and served by airlines, schools and restaurants across the United States.

Our business is growing rapidly, and we are seeking reliable, high performers to join the team as we move from a successful regional brand to a nationwide presence.

POSITION SUMMARY

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: may be team lead/shift supervisor/assistant manager. Pay rate depends on experience.

Red Plate Foods needs a full time Warehouse Manager/Supervisor to provide coordination of warehouse and equipment related operations including inventory management, managing inbound/outbound shipments, and directing one to two Warehouse Assistants.

Red Plate is growing quickly, and we are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a team environment, cheerfully interacts with coworkers, loves a fast-paced environment, is up for constant change and is comfortable with independent problem solving while recognizing situations that require asking for help. This position is very physical and requires repeated standing, bending, twisting and lifting of heavy boxes and equipment in a single shift. This role also frequently operates in a cold storage environment, as many of Red Plate Foods' finished goods are stored below freezing.

This position reports directly to the Chief Operations Office (and company co-founder). The Warehouse Manager position will be directly involved in all aspects of the inventory management, logistics and fulfillment processes including providing accurate documentation.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Performing general warehouse duties including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, following safety guidelines, and operating equipment.
• Forklift operation (requires certification).
• Driving a box truck both in town and for deliveries/ pickups in the Portland Metro and Willamette Valley areas.
• Maintaining receiving logs and other paperwork necessary for food production facilities and warehouse safety requirements.
• Assisting bakery production operations through timely delivery of ingredient and packaging requests.
• Equipment and fleet maintenance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 1 years warehouse/operations management experience. (Candidates without shift lead/assistant manager/supervisor or manager/supervisor experience will not be considered.)
• Must be able to work well both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations and time critical tasks while maintaining a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Demonstrates good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to handle the ambiguity of a small company environment and come to work with a team mentality, willing to pitch in and work on whatever needs doing.
• The interview will include an in person and working portion. The right candidate must be able to work directly with the warehouse manager while showing they can join the team comfortably.
• Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Clean driving record.
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug test. (Random drug testing is part of this position, as heavy equipment and vehicles operation and a part of standard operations.)

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

Shift: Monday - Friday day shift

Pay range: $25-$30 per hour, depends on experience

Paid-Time-Off: 2 weeks time off annually, begins accruing as a ratio of hours worked in pay period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently located in Central Oregon? (We have a strong preference for hiring candidates already living in the area.)
• How many years of management or team lead experience do you have?

Work Location: In person