Assistant Shipping Manager

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Flemington, NJ, is seeking an Asst Shipping Manager-DC to lead loading/unloading, paperwork and power equipment operation in a fast-paced distribution center. This non-exempt, hourly role requires manual labor and adherence to safety procedures.

You will work with a team to ensure accurate manifests, stock accuracy, and efficient outbound shipments, while maintaining cleanliness and compliance with WMS instructions and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year similar experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as ti x hi, total cases per pallets and units per case.
• Computer literate.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• Can use the general functions of a warehouse management system.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trucks and verify contents per manifest.
• Process outbound paperwork and operate power equipment.
• Audit stock and ensure order accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the area.
• Assist in picking and processing orders as needed.
• Maintain and report malfunctions of equipment.
• Communicate stock levels to Inventory Controller.
• Follow Warehouse Management System instructions.
• Support distribution center cleanliness and operations.

Skills

1 year experience

Communication skills

Computer literate

Teamwork

Warehouse operations

Tools

WMS familiarity

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Position Title: Asst Shipping Manager-DC

Department: Shipping

Supervisor: Shipping Manager-DC

FLSA: Non-exempt (Paid by the hour)

Position Summary

The Asst Shipping Manager is directly responsible for loading, unloading, completing outbound paperwork and operating power equipment. Safe operations, accurate paperwork and properly loaded trucks are critical to success in the role. This position includes manual labor.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all trucks are loaded with the proper contents per the manifest.
• Works well with peers as part of one team.
• Follows all safe operating procedures
• Assists in picking and processing orders expediently, accurately and timely, if necessary.
• Audits product being picked from stock to ensure order accuracy.
• Audits staging lanes to ensure all product is loaded properly per store destination.
• Loads outbound trucks to optimal cube and weight
• Maintains material handling equipment and communicates malfunctioning machines to management.
• Follows program to maintain the cleanliness of the area by a regular maintenance schedule of scrubbing, and pulling out pallets and cleaning underneath.
• Understands the general function of a warehouse management system (WMS) and can follow work instructions well.
• Escalates Warehouse Management System problems and process opportunities to Assistant Branch Manager
• Assures that trash is removed from floor and properly discarded including broken pallets, scraps of wood, corrugated, food and others.
• Makes sure that low stock/out of stock or other inventory related concerns are communicated to the Inventory Controller
• Performs additional duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned.
• Supports Distribution Center cleanliness, organization and success.

Education, Experience And Skills Required

• Minimum 1-year similar experience
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors and buyers.
• Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as ti x hi, total cases per pallets and units per case
• Computer Literate
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• Can use the general functions of a warehouse management system.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/Carry Abilities (measured for maximum or average load)
• Lift – 50 lbs
• Carry strength (50’ or less) – 50 lbs
• Frequent lift/carry (> 12x/hour) – 50 lbs
• Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) – 20 lbs
• Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved)
• Agility/dynamic balance 80-100%
• Finger dexterity – 80-100%
• Manual dexterity – 80 – 100%
• Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved)
• Stand/walk – constantly
• Reach above shoulder level – occasionally
• Twist/turn head – occasionally
• Bend over/stoop – occasionally
• Climb steps/ladder – occasionally
• Kneel/squat - occasionally

Work Environment

• Ambient temperature Distribution Center
• Occasional interactions outside with loading carriers

Acknowledgement

I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.