Warehouse Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Warehouse Manager will be responsible to ensure the proper handling of our customers' equipment and/or belongings. Our customers range from household goods to commercial/industrial, and distribution projects. The expectations of this position require a physical hands-on approach within the warehouses and the office. This position reports directly to the General Manager however takes direction from local dispatch.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing daily warehousing activities, scheduling warehouse workforce, and working closely with local dispatch in order to accomplish daily workload.
  
• Training and supervising the warehouse staff.
  
• Coordinating all dock activity, assigning warehouse employees to appropriate tasks and monitoring progress throughout the day and assisting crew, as required, to complete tasks.
  
• Loading and unloading of trucks
  
• Planning for the peak season workloads and hiring additional staff as necessary with the General Manager's approval.
  
• Ensuring that the warehouse workforce receives any specialized training required of the job.
  
• Developing a spirit of cooperation and understanding among the work group.
  
• Coordinating the warehouse activity with the office staff by:
  
• Acknowledging all inbound/outbound shipments with local dispatch and/or customer service.
  
• Completing paperwork to include Riders and other piece count verifications to assure accuracy prior to returning documents.
  
• Properly identifying all items stored within the building

General Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a drug test.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the strength, stamina, and mobility for heavy physical work.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the moving industry and DOT regulations.
• Forklift certification required or ability to complete forklift training and operate machinery safely per company protocol.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.