Assistant Warehouse Manager

United Bags, Inc; Washington Court House (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with profit sharing

Stable Monday–Friday schedule

Hands‑on leadership opportunity

Growth opportunities

Job summary

United Bags, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations in our Ohio distribution facility. You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager, supervise staff, and ensure safe, efficient processes on the floor.

The role demands 3+ years in warehousing, strong forklift experience, and the ability to coordinate receiving, shipping, and inventory control while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse, distribution, or related roles.
• Experience leading warehouse staff required.
• Strong forklift experience; forklift certification or trainer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day warehouse operations under Warehouse Manager.
• Supervise and coach employees on safety, productivity, attendance, and accuracy.
• Coordinate receiving, put-away, picking, staging, loading, and shipping.
• Prioritize daily workloads to meet customer orders on time.
• Monitor inventory movement and support cycle counts.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Assist with employee scheduling, attendance, and training.
• Serve as secondary warehouse leader when Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Forklift experience

Leadership

Shipping/receiving

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Washington Court House, Ohio | Monday–Friday | On‑Site

About United Bags

A 135+ year legacy. A family‑owned company. A future built on innovation. United Bags, Inc. is a fifth‑generation, family‑owned company with a legacy dating back to 1890. For more than 135 years, we’ve built our reputation by delivering dependable bulk packaging solutions and exceptional service to customers across North America. As a leading distributor of industrial and bulk packaging, we provide FIBCs (bulk bags), woven polypropylene bags, paper bags, and customized packaging solutions. Our products are sourced from trusted manufacturers around the world and supported by strategically located U.S. distribution centers. At United Bags, we value initiative, teamwork, accountability, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.

About The Opportunity

We’re looking for a hands‑on Assistant Warehouse Manager to help lead the daily operations of our Ohio distribution facility. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, this position will help oversee employees, coordinate receiving and shipping, maintain inventory accuracy, promote a safe workplace, and keep daily operations running efficiently. This is a working leadership position and an important part of the warehouse management team. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading employees while also working alongside them on the warehouse floor, operating a forklift, solving problems, and stepping in wherever needed. As the Warehouse Manager’s second‑in‑command, the Assistant Warehouse Manager must be capable of making sound day‑to‑day decisions and independently leading the operation when the Warehouse Manager is unavailable.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Warehouse Manager with the day‑to‑day operation of the warehouse, helping ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Supervise, train, coach, and hold warehouse employees accountable for safety, productivity, attendance, accuracy, and company standards.
• Coordinate receiving, put‑away, picking, staging, loading, and shipping activities.
• Prioritize daily workloads and ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor inventory movement and support accurate inventory control, including counts and cycle counting.
• Ensure receiving, shipping, inventory movements, and related system transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment when needed.
• Assist with forklift training, inspections, and other warehouse safety practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Identify and resolve shipping, receiving, inventory, and operational issues.
• Assist with employee scheduling, attendance, performance, and training.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Help establish and maintain effective warehouse processes, workflows, and operating standards.
• Monitor daily warehouse performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, accuracy, safety, organization, and workflow.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Logistics, and other departments to keep warehouse activities aligned with customer and business needs.
• Assist with facility and equipment needs, including coordinating maintenance when necessary.
• Serve as the primary warehouse leader when the Warehouse Manager is unavailable.
• Perform other warehouse and operational duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Previous experience leading or supervising warehouse employees required.
• Strong forklift experience; forklift certification or trainer experience is a plus.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and day‑to‑day warehouse operations.
• Ability to lead employees while maintaining a hands‑on approach.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using computers, scanners, and warehouse, inventory, or ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of warehouse operations.
• Dependable, safety‑focused, and willing to step in and help wherever needed.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical, logistics, or business education is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to work additional hours when needed to support customer requirements, inventory needs, or other operational priorities.

Why Join United Bags?

At United Bags, you’ll have the stability of a company that has been in business for more than 135 years while helping build the next chapter of our warehouse operations in Ohio. This position offers meaningful leadership responsibility, direct partnership with warehouse management, and the opportunity to grow as our Ohio operation develops.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule
• Hands‑on leadership opportunity
• Opportunity for continued professional growth

Work Environment

This is an on‑site, hands‑on warehouse leadership position. The Assistant Warehouse Manager will regularly work on the warehouse floor and should be comfortable working around forklifts, trucks, warehouse equipment, and varying temperatures.

United Bags, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Salary: $65000 - $80000 per year