Warehouse Manager - Foley (46320)

TITLE:   Warehouse Manager DATE WRITTEN:   08/2026 

DEPARTMENT: Donated Goods SUPERVISED BY:   Director of Store Development   

SUPERVISES: Material Handlers STATUS:   Exempt  

Mission Contribution: 

Helps with the flow of goods through the Warehouse and Salvage departments to minimize waste and maximize profits. 

Function: 

To oversee the day-to-day operations of the Salvage and warehouse area by maintaining a clean, productive and safe work area. 

Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation). 

1. Ensure the warehouse facility and yard are clean, neat, organized, safe, and maintained to a high professional standard. 

1. Ensures hiring, training, development, supervision, and evaluation of team members within the framework of Goodwill Gulf Coast policies and procedures and job descriptions. 

1. Creates schedules and / or maintains labor and payroll in accordance with Goodwill Gulf Coast policies and procedures.  

1. Initiates, completes and submits personnel, new hire and payroll records, accurately, in a timely manner. 

1. Ensure production of salvage bales meets established quantity and quality standards. 

1. Ensure collection of salvage items, including but not limited to shoes, hats, belts, purses, books, toys, and pots and pans. 

1. Ensure rolling stock in the warehouse is turned over within 24–48 hours. 

1. Ensure collection of recycling items, including but not limited to computer components, cardboard, paper, plastic, and televisions. 

1. Ensure no salvage, recycling, or hazardous materials are disposed of improperly. 

1. Ensure timely and proper loading of vendor trucks. 

1. Ensure Waste Management, Smash My Trash, and metal roll-off pickups are scheduled and completed weekly. 

1. Ensure children’s free books are transferred in and out of the Community Center daily to maintain availability. 

1. Ensure all forklifts receive quarterly preventive maintenance and remain safe and operational. 

1. Keep all balers maintained and operational and maintain an up-to-date maintenance log. 

1. Ensure all Gaylords are properly labeled, organized, and stored in their assigned areas. 

1. Regularly inspect for unstable or fallen pallets and correct safety concerns immediately. 

1. Monitor forklift operators to ensure safe practices and proper equipment use. 

1. Work with the donation center to prevent overflow and maintain a steady flow of incoming donations. 

1. Communicate with the Director of Transportation to ensure donations are delivered to their assigned stores. 

1. Review baler and forklift assignment sheets daily and ensure minimum performance expectations are met. 

1. Verify daily bale and salvage counts are accurate and properly recorded. 

1. Responsible for ordering and maintaining warehouse supplies. 

1. Observe all safety procedures and perso

2. nnel policies. 

3. Minimizes accidents and Workers Compensation claims by making sure that safety and accident reporting standards are followed and preventive measures are taken.  

4. Regular attendance is required as outlined in Goodwill’s attendance policy. 

5. Attends internal and external training as assigned by Director, AVP, or VP.  

6. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Skills, knowledge and abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job). 

1. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.                               

1. Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.                   

1. Must be able to take initiative and work well with little supervision. 

1. Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.  

1. Must have good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability to use electronic reporting and/or data management systems. Additional knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications is preferred. 

1. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English. 

1. Must be able to keep information confidential.  

1. Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with and among employees while motivating them to their best performance as well maintain an effective relationship with supervisor. 

1. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. 

1. Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress. 

1. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, on short notice, including nights and weekends, and regularly in excess of 40 hours per week. 

1. Must be forklift certified or get such certification within 14 days of hire. 

1. Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, liability for automobile insurance and be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.   

1. Must be at least 21 years of age. 

Experience and Education Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or GED required.   

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 

• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently, 75lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. with assistance, occasionally. 

• Ability to engage in frequent bending, stretching and stooping. 

• Ability to engage in prolonged standing, walking and twisting. 

• Ability to push equipment on wheels weighing 50 lbs. to 150 lbs. 

• Ability to use fingers, hands and wrists, repetitively. 

Working Conditions: 

Considerable physical exertion.  E

xposure to soiled and damaged donated goods materials.  Exposure to a variety of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.). 

Critical Performance Factors: 

1. Customer service 

1. Safety/Accident prevention 

1. Productivity and quality 

1. Warehouse organization and image 

1. Operational efficiency  

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.   I will be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Salary : $21