Job Description
Pay: $29.00 - $31.00/hour (based on experience), overtime eligibility + a benefits package including a health insurance stipend, PTO, paid holidays, and unlimited access to Coursera courses
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid meal break)
Overview: Our client, a nonprofit organization fighting against hygiene poverty in the state of Colorado, is seeking a full-time Warehouse Manager. This position will oversee the organization and efficient operation of the newly established warehouse, including layout design, inventory management, and coordinating deliveries. This role involves implementing best practices for stock control, ensuring OSHA compliance, and conducting safety audits. The manager will act as a liaison for departmental product needs, support deliveries to Colorado agencies, and assist with volunteer coordination and guest interactions. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and committed to upholding safety standards while contributing to the organization's mission. This position is 100% in-office in Arvada, CO Candidate must be comfortable wearing a mask when in the office environment as requested.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the continued setup and organization of the warehouse
- Review workflow and storage efficiency
- Ensure the warehouse remains clean and organized and adheres to safety and compliance standards
- Continue to establish and implement best practices for inventory control, including stock rotation and space optimization
- Create and maintain an inventory system to track all goods from intake to distribution, ensuring accuracy and transparency
- Manage warehouse inventory to monitor item flow and maintain accurate records
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing deliveries, including receiving donations, sorting inventory, and preparing goods for distribution
- Support deliveries to Colorado agencies as needed
- Assist with the planning and execution of community outreach and distribution events
- Support scheduling and coordination of products needed for events, tabling, and occasional travel for the leadership team
- Oversee OSHA training and maintain compliance documentation to meet occupational safety standards
- Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, addressing any identified safety issues
- Act as a liaison between departments for product needs related to events and tabling
- Ensure seamless communication to support cross-departmental initiatives
- Greet guests and provide a welcoming presence for participants, staff, and visitors
- Assist volunteers to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment
- Manage and supervise volunteers, vendors, and office assistants as needed
- Support the setup, coordination, and execution of volunteer events – both onsite and offsite, including preparing materials, managing logistics, and assisting the team and volunteers throughout the event
- Support other departments with basic tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- 3 + years' experience in warehouse management, preferably in the nonprofit sector
- High school GED required
- Forklift Certified
- Pallet Jack Certified
- OSHA Certified
- Highly technologically savvy
- Expertise in setting up warehouse systems and managing inventory processes
- Knowledge of OSHA standards, safety training, and compliance oversight
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and stock control best practices
- Skilled in Google Suite, Asana, nonprofit CRM software
- Capable of conducting safety audits and addressing issues
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR check required)
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities
- Experience supervising and managing staff and/or volunteers
- Strong problem-solving skills; able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to act as a liaison for event-related product coordination
- Physical ability to lift/move items and oversee warehouse operations up to 50 pounds as needed
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and physical activity are required within the warehouse
- Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred
- Knowledge of the local community and its resources preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills