ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs.
With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet.
Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.
Position Summary:
ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues - employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location.
Reporting to the Director of Warehousing and Distribution, the Warehouse Manager will be responsible for leading warehouse operations, including inventory management, inbound and outbound shipping and receiving, warehouse capacity, and overall operational performance. This position will partner closely with Planning, Operations, Production, Sales, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Logistics to ensure the safe, accurate, and timely flow of materials and products.
The ideal candidate will have strong warehouse leadership experience with a proven ability to manage inventory, people, and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. This individual will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally to improve warehouse performance, productivity, and service.
What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities:
- Lead daily warehouse operations, including inbound and outbound shipping, receiving, material handling, inventory management, and warehouse capacity.
- Establish and maintain operational procedures for incoming and outgoing shipments, material handling, inventory accuracy, and disposition of materials.
- Develop and manage the warehouse budget, control expenses, analyze variances, and support Finance with inventory and departmental planning.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through continuous audits and develop strategies to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Partner with Planning, Operations, Production, Sales, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Logistics to ensure the timely and efficient flow of materials and products.
- Optimize warehouse capacity, employee workflow, and scheduled inbound and outbound shipments while considering labor, equipment, and forklift capacity.
- Establish, monitor, and report warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including inbound and outbound volume, warehouse occupancy, deliveries, inventory performance, and customer requirements.
- Identify and implement process, productivity, and technology improvements, including fleet and inventory tracking solutions.
- Ensure warehouse facilities and equipment are properly maintained and coordinate repairs or replacement as needed.
- Support warehouse security, employee safety, food safety, quality, hygiene, and environmental requirements, including compliance with applicable ISO and SQF standards.
- Manage and develop warehouse employees to support operational and business objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel periodically between warehouse locations, including Shafter, Lemoore, and Phoenix.
Experience You'll Bring- Role Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of warehouse leadership experience is required; experience at the Supervisor level or above is preferred.
- Experience in the food industry is preferred.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including SAP, in supporting warehouse and logistics operations is required.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and experience managing multiple products and SKUs is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
- Effective time-management, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Certifications such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
- Travel: This role may require up to 40% travel to other worksite locations, suppliers, customers, or business events.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides employees with a comprehensive & competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. Build a Rewarding Career at ofi!
The pay for this role ranges from $89,000 - $108,000 annually and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.
Performance-based Bonuses: Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles.
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.
A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.
Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.
Additional Perks that Make a Difference:
- Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
- Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
- Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
- 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
- Career Growth & Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Mickleton, NJ
Department: Warehouse
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Experience: 1 year minimum
Safety Sensitive: Yes
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Responsibilities-Areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ability to operate a Forklift machine (sit down & stand up)
- Pick orders
- Use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory
- Manages pick ticket orders
- Pulls warehouse items from the shelves based on number, size, quantity, etc.
- Ensures that orders are accurate
- Stages items correctly for delivery
- Ability to read incoming order requests
- Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
- Pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped
- Inspect and perform maintenance of forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Identify safety hazards in the workplace
- Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum 1+ years’ experience operating powered forklifts
- Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset
- Proficient in math
- Detail oriented
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
- Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace
- Able to lift 50 pounds with / without accommodations
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies and requirements
The pay for this role in the state of NJ is $20/hr and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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]]>Job Description
Job Title:Forklift Operator
Location: Mickleton, NJ
Department: Warehouse
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Experience: 1 year minimum
Safety Sensitive: Yes
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Responsibilities-Areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ability to operate a Forklift machine (sit down & stand up)
- Pick orders
- Use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory
- Manages pick ticket orders
- Pulls warehouse items from the shelves based on number, size, quantity, etc.
- Ensures that orders are accurate
- Stages items correctly for delivery
- Ability to read incoming order requests
- Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
- Pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped
- Inspect and perform maintenance of forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Identify safety hazards in the workplace
- Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum 1+ years’ experience operating powered forklifts
- Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset
- Proficient in math
- Detail oriented
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
- Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace
- Able to lift 50 pounds with / without accommodations High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies and requirements
The pay for this role in the state of NJ is $20/hr and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Created By
Mario Maldonado
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Job Description - Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods
- Experience with software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Jointly work with Supervisors and Management to meet warehouse metrics
- Interpersonal skills are essential, as working as a team is vital to maintaining an organized warehouse
- Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance
- Personal accountability and integrity are paramount, as a shipping coordinator is tasked with an accurate accounting of all inventories
- Relevant customer service experience is a plus as shipping coordinator interact with customers to replace lost or damaged good
- Provide updates of orders and materials status as needed
- Reporting any damaged goods upon receipt to the corresponding parties
- Enforcing our Standard Operating Procedures and reporting any deviation on this process.
- Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
- Arranging orders for the machine operators to pick based on urgency
- Ensuring order are shipped in a timely manner & coordinate pick up’s
- Coordinate with our yard jockey to take out empty/loaded trailer out of the docks
- Handling our parcel shipments (UPS, Fedex, etc.) and providing tracking details.
- Reporting any discrepancies to his Supervisor/Manager, Inventory team and the production team (if applicable).
- Answering customer/carriers calls.
- Send detailed reports to peers of order shortages (e.g., what’s in stock, when we’ll have more in stock, and suggest similar items, etc. if applicable).
- Prepare detailed and accurate invoices to accompany shipments and ensure all items are packaged and shipped to company standards
- Participates in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma required or GED
- Frequent interaction with warehouse workers with daily tasks, good interpersonal skills required
- Multi-tasking required
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience preferred
- Bilingual- English/Spanish preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
- Strong Computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Must have good written and oral communication skills
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends per business needs