Assistant Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Assistant HOURS: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm

LOCATION: Schiller Park, Illinois

COMPENSATION: Base Salary + Benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee pulling and packaging teams to ensure orders are picked and shipped accurately and on time
• Manage receiving operations to ensure material is checked in and stocked efficiently
• Review pulling reports and address accuracy issues as needed
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment and vehicles
• Conduct and document monthly safety meetings
• Print and distribute order and shipping documents for warehouse processing
• Push completed orders through invoicing in the ERP system
• Coordinate freight pickups and communicate with carriers
• Inspect outgoing shipments and verify against documentation
• Assist with routing of local deliveries
• Operate a forklift to pick, transport, and package materials
• Maintain internal record-keeping systems
• Ensure proper packaging procedures for safe transport of materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure warehouse
• Provide tracking updates to the sales team
• Resolve delivery and shipping issues as they arise
• Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and ERP reconciliation
• Lead physical inventory processes
• Cross-train across all warehouse functions and drive process improvements

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous warehouse and leadership experience required
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Clean driving record required
• Must be 20+ years old
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• Willing to travel to Houston, Texas, if necessary
• Strong attendance, punctuality and reliability (this is a big deal here)
• Ability to delegate, lead, and hold team members accountable
• Hands-on mindset—willing to jump in wherever needed
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Team-oriented with a service mindset
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accuracy environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a drug screen and background check
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record