Assistant Grocery Store/ Assistant Project Manager

CW Resources; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CW Resources in Columbus, MS seeks a hands-on 3rd Shift Assistant Project Manager / Operational Assistant Supervisor. You will support the Project Manager with nightly operations, supervise the overnight team, and lead by example with stocking duties such as unloading pallets and restocking shelves for the morning shift.

You will coordinate with managers, coach staff, oversee receiving deliveries, verify merchandise, monitor inventory using FIFO, and maintain logs.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in grocery/warehouse settings.
• 2-3 years of team lead or supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with inventory processes including receiving, stocking, and FIFO.
• Compliant with warehouse safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightshift staff, ensuring shelves are stocked and ready for morning business.
• Assist with unloading deliveries, organizing pallets, and stocking shelves using FIFO.
• Maintain logs and proper backstock organization; communicate with managers.
• Identify inventory gaps or safety concerns and report promptly.
• Provide fast, friendly service to customers and early-morning staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Inventory management

FIFO knowledge

Job description

CW's Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

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• Location: Columbus, MS Commissary
• Shift: Tues - Saturday: 11AM - 8PM

3rd Shift Assistant Project Manager / Operational Assistant Supervisor

CW is seeking a hands‑on 3rd Shift Assistant Project Manager /Operational Assistant Supervisor. In this role, you'll support the Project Manager with daily operations, help supervise and guide the overnight team, and lead by example by actively participating in stocking duties such as unloading pallets, restocking shelves, rotating products, facing merchandise, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

• Assistant with overseeing the nightshift staff, ensuring shelves are stocked, leveled, and ready for morning business.
• Assist team members by providing hands‑on guidance, answering questions, and helping them complete tasks efficiently.
• Maintain open communication with managers and help resolve operational challenges.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, verifying merchandise accuracy, and maintaining proper logs.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure accuracy, availability, and proper product rotation (FIFO).
• Coordinate timely receipt and dispatch of goods and maintain organized backstock areas.
• Ensure shelves are fully stocked, labeled correctly, and merchandised neatly for the next business day.
• Identify inventory gaps, damaged products, or safety concerns and report them promptly.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment.
• Provide fast, friendly, and helpful service when interacting with customers or earlymorning staff.

A Day in the Life an Assistant Project Manager

• Review shift goals, employee assignments, and any carryover tasks with the Project Manager.
• Lead a quick team huddle to set priorities and reinforce safety.
• Oversee stockers and team performance, offering coaching, support, and training as needed.
• Handle questions, resolve minor issues, and maintain workflow.
• Assist with unloading deliveries, organizing pallets, and stocking shelves using FIFO standards.
• Keep shelves and back stock organized, replenished, labeled, and merchandised correctly.
• Manage break coverage to maintain productivity.
• Perform quality checks, identify issues like damaged items or inventory gaps, and report concerns.
• Prepare shift notes for the next supervisor and communicate any unresolved items.
• Conduct a final walkthrough to ensure cleanliness and task completion.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Minimum of 2‑3 years of experience working in a grocery store, warehouse, or similar setting as a Stocker, Sales Associate, Warehouse
• Minimum of 2‑3 years of team lead or supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with inventory processes such as receiving, stocking, rotation (FIFO), and backstock organization.
• Familiarity with safety procedures in a warehouse or retail environment.