Job Description
Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
Night Shift Cooler Manager to oversee the night operations of our flower distribution cooler. This role involves receiving inbound shipments of live flower boxes, supervising a team of approximately 10 employees, and ensuring accurate counting, proper handling, and optimal organization of perishable inventory in the cooler. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone with experience in cold storage, perishables logistics, or floral distribution.
Key Responsibilities: - Team Leadership & Supervision
- Manage and coordinate a team of 10 night shift employees
- Assign tasks and monitor performance to ensure timely and accurate completion
- Train, coach, and mentor team members on proper handling and cooler procedures
- Maintain a safe, productive, and respectful working environment
- Inbound Receiving & Inventory Control
- Receive inbound trucks delivering live flower boxes throughout the night
- Verify shipment accuracy by counting boxes, checking against manifests/invoices
- Report on any discrepancies or damages to the Purchasing Department
- Ensure correct labeling, staging, and documentation of received inventory
- Cooler Organization & Maintenance
- Organize flowers in the cooler according to SKU, customer orders, or delivery schedule
- Monitor temperature levels to ensure product quality and safety
- Coordinate space utilization and rotation of stock (FIFO – First In, First Out)
- Ensure cleanliness and compliance with cold chain handling standards
- Communication & Reporting
- Communicate clearly with inbound drivers, vendors, and day shift teams
- Prepare nightly shift reports and pass-down notes for morning management
- Collaborate with day shift teams to support continuous workflow
Qualifications: - Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or floral distribution environment
- Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in cold storage or perishables
- Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a refrigerated environment (34–45°F)
- Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)
- Familiarity with inventory software or warehouse management systems preferred
- Required to work weekends.
- Willingness to work overnight hours and some holidays as needed
Required Schedule ( Please note, the schedule may vary on days when trucks are expected
)- Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday – 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Monday – 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Thursday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Friday – 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- OFF on Wednesdays
Benefits: - A fun and energetic workplace
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health benefits, including a 401K with company match
- A generous employee discount and much more!
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Day shift,