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$75K - $125K/yr

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How much do perishable manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for perishable manager in New Jersey is $62,286.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,700.00 and $70,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a perishable manager?

Perishable Managers oversee the operations of departments that handle perishable goods, such as produce, dairy, meat, and bakery items, in grocery stores or supermarkets. Their responsibilities include ensuring product freshness, managing inventory, supervising staff, and maintaining health and safety standards. They also coordinate with suppliers, monitor product quality, and implement merchandising strategies to maximize sales and minimize waste. Effective Perishable Managers play a key role in customer satisfaction and store profitability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a perishable manager?

To thrive as a Perishable Manager, you need strong knowledge of inventory management, food safety standards, and retail operations, typically supported by experience in grocery or food service environments. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory tracking software, and HACCP certification are commonly required. Leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing teams and ensuring product quality. These skills and qualifications are crucial for maintaining compliance, minimizing waste, and delivering a high-quality customer experience in fast-paced retail settings.

What are some common challenges faced by a perishable manager and how can they be addressed?

Perishable Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining product freshness, managing inventory turnover, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Balancing efficient ordering with unpredictable demand can lead to overstock or stockouts, both of which impact profitability. Successful Perishable Managers address these challenges by closely monitoring product movement, training staff on proper handling, and leveraging inventory management systems to optimize ordering and reduce waste. Consistent communication with team members and suppliers also plays a key role in overcoming these daily hurdles.

What is the difference between Perishable Manager vs Perishable Stocker?

AspectPerishable ManagerPerishable Stocker
CredentialsFood safety certifications, management experienceBasic food handling certifications, entry-level experience
Work EnvironmentSupervises perishable departments, manages staffAssists in stocking and organizing perishable items
Employer & IndustryGrocery stores, supermarkets, wholesale clubsGrocery stores, supermarkets

The Perishable Manager oversees the entire perishable department, focusing on inventory, safety, and staff management. In contrast, the Perishable Stocker primarily handles stocking, organizing, and maintaining perishable items on the sales floor. While both roles require knowledge of food safety, the manager's role involves leadership and operational responsibilities, whereas the stocker focuses on daily stocking tasks.

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Infographic showing various Perishable Manager job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,286 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Hilo/Forklift Driver - Perishable

Jetro Restaurant Depot

Flemington, NJ • On-site

$1.64/hr

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Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Hilo Driver Perishable (Union Position pays an additional $1.64 after completing the first 60 days of employment).
Position Summary:
Move merchandise and throughout the warehouse from-receiving to a customer's car door. Complete required paperwork necessary to support the function. Tag or mark orders as requested. Carefully move product from the staging or storage areas into the truck or trailer being loaded. Slot move product as necessary and complete the paperwork to support that function. Comply with all safety, security, regulatory, and company policies.
Tasks & Accountabilities:
  1. Responsible for warehouse operational procedures including sorting, loading/unloading activities of product processing and documentation and provide information regarding holes.
  2. Prior to the product being stored, count all product, compare to the manifest, and check all inbound shipments for damage, infestation and production dates
  3. Report shortages, overages, damage, the appropriate manager
  4. Compare the quantify, quality, labeling and consignee address to the customer order to ensure all outgoing shipments are complete and correct
  5. Safely and efficiently operate machinery and equipment as required, and assist in the unloading or loading of product moving into or out of warehouse
  6. Participate in the physical inventories as required
  7. Maintain clean, neat, and orderly work areas and operate in a manner that promotes safety
  8. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouses
  9. Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  1. Experience with the service, production, or support role having greater responsibility to perform all (or most) of the standard work within the function
  2. High school degree or GED equivalent
  3. One year of experience in related area of responsibility
  4. Experience leveraging technology to perform daily tasks, including familiarity with MS Office applications web navigation & basic hardware functions
  5. Strong oral and written communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills; ability to quickly build rapport with both internal teammates and Smart Warehousing business units
  6. Proven track record of taking initiative to accomplish tasks in creative ways with a sense of urgency and assertiveness
  7. The HiLo Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.
  8. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
Physical Demands:
  1. Consistently throughout the day employees are required to sit, talk and hear and when necessary climb, crouch or crawl.
  2. Operate the equipment using hands to fingers, manually carry, move merchandise
  3. Drive or ride in a motor vehicle.
  4. Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

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