Asst Warehouse Manager

Pay-Less Markets; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pay-Less Markets in Dededo, GU is seeking a Warehouse Assistant Manager to support daily operations and supervise staff. You will help with recruitment, training, scheduling, safety adherence, and performance reviews to ensure efficient warehouse performance.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or Equivalent, 2-5 years of warehouse experience, and forklift certification is a plus. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2-5 years warehouse experience.
• Supervisor experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train team members in daily tasks and safety procedures.
• Schedule shifts and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Provide feedback on team performance to Warehouse Manager and General Manager.
• Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with Warehouse Manager and General Manager.
• Ensure safe use of warehouse equipment and adherence to safety regulations.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions and ensure proper product rotation per FIFO.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2-5 years warehouse experience

Supervisor experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dededo, GU 96929

Position Type: Full Time

JOB PURPOSE:

The Warehouse Assistant Manager is responsible for product knowledge, advertising, policy compliance, procedures, rules and regulations governing operations, activities and in compliance with regulatory agencies. Assists the warehouse manager with all daily operations, to include assisting with the review of requisitions, determining merchandise availability and distribution. Assists with recruitment, job trainings, and employee performance. Operate a forklift, and equipment pertaining to warehouse operations. Produce various reports regarding warehouse activity and performance. Must be able to ensure workplace safety, productivity and teamwork within the warehouse staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but is not intended to be a conclusive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise and train team members in daily tasks and safety procedures.
• Schedule shifts and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Works with Warehouse Manager and General Manager to provide feedback with their team’s performance evaluations.
• Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with Warehouse Manager and General Manager.
• Effectively supervise warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment.
• Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
• Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees.
• Keep up to date on the latest federal and state safety regulations.
• Responsible to maintain a clean and sanitary conditions of facility.
• Ensure warehouse associates are effectively rotating products as per best dates, First-In-First-Out.
• Daily communication with trucking companies to schedule container movements to and from PDC.
• May be required to open and/or close facility daily.
• Assume responsibility of all warehouse operations from opening to closing in the absence of Warehouse Manager.
• Provide advice, support, and assistance to all employees in the warehouse as needed.
• Be able to effectively communicate with the various department heads including Sales, Inventory, Accounting, Buyers, as well as Payless Store Managers.
• Assist with interviewing job applicants, hiring, and discharging, as needed.
• Assist with conducting performance evaluations, as needed.
• Demonstrates product knowledge, understands movement, the supply chain, and orders efficiently.
• Manage and controls damages in accordance with company guidelines.
• Receives and verifies merchandise if receiver is unavailable.
• Check outgoing products, as needed, to ensure matches invoice(s).
• Assist walk-in customers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2-5 years warehouse experience
• Previous experience in a supervisor capacity is a plus
• Forklift Operators Certification is a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to uphold our company’s mission statement.
• Ability to effectively lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff and customers.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google docs.
• Ability to problem solve issues, prioritize efficiently, and implement effective solutions quickly with minimal supervision.
• Capability to lift heavy items and work in warm and cold environments for extended periods.
• Willingness to adjust to changing priorities and handle unexpected challenges.

SAFETY & HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pay-Less Markets is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees and customers. As part of this commitment, Pay-Less Markets has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards.

With this understanding, all employees are required to: Adhere to all local and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all Pay-Less Markets and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor and participate in mandatory or available safety training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee should have the physical ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) and stand for long periods. The employee must be comfortable working in a warm and cold environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and respond to customers and employees. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, heat and cold.