Manager, Elko Rural Food Hub

Job Purpose

The Manager of the Elko Rural Food Hub is responsible for the daily leadership, management and operational oversight of the food bank’s facility located in Elko, NV. This role ensures the safe, efficient and reliable distribution of food to individuals and partner organizations throughout the region while maintaining high standards for warehouse operations, logistics coordination, inventory management, food safety and community engagement.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the Manager oversees all onsite operations including warehouse activities, inventory control, transportation coordination, fleet and equipment oversight, facility management, and the supervision of staff and volunteers. The Manager must be capable of balancing day‑to‑day tactical operations with longer‑term operational planning, process improvement and problem solving in a dynamic environment.

Strong leadership, customer service and community engagement skills are critical to maintain productive relationships with partner agencies, donors, volunteers, vendors and community stakeholders.

We are a safety‑sensitive, drug‑free workplace.

• Serve Safe Certified
• Forklift certified

• 3–5 years of experience in operations, logistics, or warehouse management.
• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
• Strong organizational and operational management skills.
• Experience managing warehouse or inventory operations.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Experience building and managing budgets.
• Experience with facility management.
• Experience working with diverse populations and providing customer‑focused services.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote facility with limited direct supervision.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data entry systems.

• Experience working in a non‑profit organization.
• Experience in food banking, hunger relief, or social services.
• Experience working in rural or geographically dispersed communities.

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays per year (sometimes more)
• Generous PTO Accrual
• STD
• LTD
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Paid Education Reimbursement
• Paycheck Advance (On‑Demand Pay)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative work environment

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the facility, including the warehouse, transportation, delivery and inventory management.
• Support food receiving, storage, inventory management and distribution activities.
• Ensure proper food safety, storage and handling standards are followed in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements, including AIB standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking and reporting within the organization’s ERP system.
• Ensure the facility is safe, organized and operating efficiently.
• Oversee maintenance needs and coordinate repairs, vendors and facility upkeep as needed.
• Manage AIB food safety standards including compliance, documentation and certifications.

• Supervise and support onsite staff members.
• Provide training, scheduling and performance oversight for assigned staff.
• Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers who assist with pantry operations and food distribution.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Responsible for training and executing proper staff/volunteer safety measures.

• Maintain accurate records for food distribution, inventory and pantry neighbors.
• Submit regular reports to the main facility regarding operations, service levels and community needs.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify operational improvements.
• Assist with regional data collection related to food insecurity and service gaps.

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards / AIB, Feeding America guidelines, USDA program requirements and organizational policies.
• Maintain safe warehouse and facility operations.
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