Assistant Warehouse Manager

Accelera; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Schiller Park, IL is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to oversee order fulfillment, materials intake, and inventory control. The role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., with responsibilities to keep shipments on time and processes efficient. You will lead forklift operations, coordinate with carriers, supervise safety briefings, and ensure ERP records and paperwork align with shipments.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Forklift operation experience a plus.
• Clean driving history is required.
• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Willing to pass drug test and background check.
• Willingness to travel to Houston, TX.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Able to delegate, lead, and hold others accountable.
• Hands-on, adaptable across facility.
• Ownership mindset; act with urgency.
• Collaborative, service-focused and fast-paced.

Responsibilities

• Supervise order fulfillment teams to meet delivery deadlines.
• Direct intake of incoming materials, ensuring proper storage.
• Analyze order reports to correct picking discrepancies.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of warehouse machinery and fleet vehicles.
• Record monthly safety briefings to maintain a safe environment.
• Generate shipping paperwork to streamline operations.
• Complete invoicing in ERP to finalize orders.
• Schedule freight pickups and liaise with carriers.
• Verify shipments match paperwork to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support logistics with local delivery route planning.
• Utilize forklift to pick, move, and prep inventory.
• Maintain internal documentation for data integrity.
• Implement standardized packaging for secure transit.
• Uphold cleanliness and security throughout the warehouse.
• Provide tracking info to sales for customer orders.
• Address shipping or delivery issues promptly.
• Assist with cycle counts and ERP reconciliation.
• Conduct physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy.
• Cross-train across departments to drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift

Clean driving

Age 20+

Travel readiness

Punctuality

Delegation

Hands-on

Ownership

Collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager based in Schiller Park, IL. This position operates on a standard Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The annual compensation for this role ranges from $50,000 to $55,000. Candidates must provide a resume, participate in an interview, and successfully complete a drug screening, background check, and possess a valid driver’s license along with legal authorization to work in the United States.

Core Duties

• Supervise order fulfillment teams to guarantee that all shipments are processed with precision and meet delivery deadlines.
• Direct the intake of incoming materials to ensure they are verified and stored in an organized manner.
• Analyze order reports to identify and rectify any discrepancies in picking accuracy.
• Supervise the upkeep and repair schedules for all warehouse machinery and fleet vehicles.
• Facilitate and record monthly safety briefings to help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team.
• Generate and circulate necessary shipping paperwork to streamline warehouse operations.
• Finalize order processing by completing invoicing tasks within the ERP software.
• Manage logistics by scheduling freight pickups and maintaining contact with shipping carriers.
• Verify that all outgoing shipments align perfectly with the corresponding paperwork to improve customer satisfaction.
• Support the logistics team by assisting with the planning of local delivery routes.
• Utilize forklift equipment to effectively pick, move, and prepare inventory for transit.
• Update and manage internal documentation systems to ensure data integrity.
• Implement standardized packaging protocols to help ensure the secure transit of all goods.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness and security throughout the warehouse facility.
• Keep the sales department informed by providing timely tracking information for customer orders.
• Address and resolve any shipping or delivery complications that occur during the workday.
• Support inventory control efforts by participating in cycle counts and ERP system reconciliation.
• Direct the execution of physical inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels.
• Engage in cross-training across warehouse departments to help drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications and Expectations

• Prior experience in a warehouse setting combined with leadership responsibilities is necessary.
• Previous operation of a forklift is considered an advantage.
• A clean driving history is a mandatory requirement.
• Applicants must be at least 20 years of age.
• Candidates must be able to clear a standard drug test and background investigation.
• A willingness to travel to Houston, Texas, for business needs is required.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are vital to the success of our operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to delegate tasks, provide leadership, and maintain team accountability.
• Maintain a hands-on approach and a readiness to assist in any area of the facility.
• Exhibit a strong sense of personal ownership and a commitment to working with urgency.
• Foster a collaborative environment with a focus on providing excellent service.
• Thrive in a high-speed, detail-oriented work atmosphere.