Assistant Operations Manager

HORIZON FOREST PRODUCTS; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Forest Products is seeking a self-motivated inside sales/warehouse professional to support operations and drive efficiency. The role emphasizes lead generation, meeting sales goals, and maintaining a safe, organized warehouse environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects. Forklift operation and adherence to safety policies are essential for daily activities and compliance across the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Able to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of Warehouse and Team Members
• Monitor work and ensure safe use of equipment for Warehouse Team Members
• Performing warehouse inventory controls and making recommendations as needed
• Ensure cleanliness, tidiness and safety of work environment
• Prepares orders by processing requests, pulling materials, placing by delivery area
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts, alerting Operations Manager to any maintenance, damage or mechanical issues
• Safely operate forklifts by following the safe driving standards set forth by Horizon Forest Products (HFP)
• Unload inbound freight, verify accuracy and place in correct stocking location
• Maintain current forklift certifications and follow all HFP safety protocols
• Maintain logbooks and other documentation as set forth by HFP
• Perform other duties as directed by Operations Manager

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Background check & drug test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Horizon Forest Products is the distributor of Lasting Impressions Cabinet Collection and offers customers over 75 years of industry experience and one of the most comprehensive inventories of pre-finished and unfinished hardwood plywood lumber, abrasives, finishes, fasteners, and accessories in the mid-Atlantic and Texas region.

We are searching for a highly self-motivated, ambitious inside sales professional to join our team. You need to be enthusiastic while generating leads and meeting sales goals. This is your opportunity to make a huge impact on the company’s continued growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Oversee day to day operations of Warehouse and Team Members
• Monitor work and ensure safe use of equipment for Warehouse Team Members
• Performing warehouse inventory controls and making recommendations as needed
• Ensure cleanliness, tidiness and safety of work environment
• Prepares orders by processing requests, pulling materials, placing by delivery area
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts, alerting Operations Manager to any maintenance, damage or mechanical issues
• Safely operate forklifts by following the safe driving standards set forth by Horizon Forest Products (HFP)
• Unload inbound freight, verify accuracy and place in correct stocking location
• Maintain current forklift certifications and follow all HFP safety protocols
• Maintain logbooks and other documentation as set forth by HFP
• Perform other duties as directed by Operations Manager

Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to life heavy objects
• Ability to operate forklift
• Comply with all safety rules, regulations and policies and procedures
• Able to pass a background check and drug test