Assistant Warehouse Manager

Cal Solar Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Solar Inc. is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager in California to support daily warehouse operations under the Warehouse Manager. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, organization, safety, and process improvement to ensure efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of administrative or warehouse experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily warehouse operations oversight and ensure efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain inventory records and prepare shipping, receiving and inventory documents.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics with carriers and drivers.
• Generate internal reports and maintain filing systems for documents.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies in administrative processes.

Skills

Administrative experience

Warehouse/logistics experience

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Independent / self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Google Workspace

Job description

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Supervisor: Sr. Warehouse Manager
Classification: Full-time, hourly

Company Description

Cal Solar Inc. specializes in the design and construction of solar energy solutions including Solar PV (Electric), Solar Water Heating, Battery Storage, and EV Charging systems. Serving a range of building types such as multifamily, commercial, offices, schools, and low-income housing, the company offers comprehensive services that span design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and financing. With offices located in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Rafael, Cal Solar Inc. provides services across the entire state of California. For more information, visit www.calsolarinc.com or call [phone].

Summary Description:

The Assistant Warehouse Manager supports the Warehouse Manager in overseeing all aspects of daily warehouse operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a wide range of goods. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong organizational skills, a focus on safety and process improvement, and a commitment to maintaining a positive work environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Manage PPE (hardhats, gloves, safety glasses) and field crew shirts, with input from Safety Manager.
• Placard creation for solar electric panels.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, shipments, and deliveries in warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Prepare shipping, receiving, and inventory documents.
• Conduct monthly inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Support the coordination of inbound and outbound logistics with shipping carriers and delivery drivers.
• Generate and distribute internal reports (e.g., inventory status, order tracking).
• Maintain organized filing systems for delivery receipts, packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company policies within administrative processes

TEAM BUILDING & CULTURE

• Embody and promote the Cal Solar “GRIPT” Core Values and demonstrate those values in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster open communication, team building, and sharing of best practices amongst all employees, to help create a continuous learning environment that drives team knowledge & preparedness.
• Encourage employees to take an active role and be accountable for their career growth.

Key Qualifications & Required Skills/Abilities:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred
• Experience: 1-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing setting.
• Familiar with common office equipment, devices, and processes.
• Embody and promote the Cal Solar “GRIPT” Core Values and demonstrate those values in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written & verbal communication, organizational, decision-making, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt quickly to rapidly evolving business priorities.
• Possess a positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and operate with a sense of urgency.
• Working knowledge of Google Applications Suite (Drive, Calendar, G-Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) or similar software.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.