Final Mile Assistant Manager

Focus; Penns Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus is seeking a Final Mile Assistant Manager at our Carneys Point, NJ location to lead warehouse labor and ensure a 5-star delivery experience. You will coordinate tasks, train staff, and oversee labeling, packing, and scan discipline while supporting shipping/receiving and inventory control.

Ideal candidates have Final Mile experience, supervisory background, and can work a fast-paced environment. The role requires hands-on leadership, safety focus, and reliable attendance for daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year minimum warehouse supervisory/lead experience.
• Experience working with furniture preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate warehouse labor activities to maximize production.
• Provide training to new warehouse associates to Metropolitan's standards.
• Manage labeling accuracy and ensure paperwork processes are complete.
• Oversee shipping, receiving and inventory control responsibilities.
• Safely operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Assist Warehouse Manager and assume duties during absence.
• Support day-to-day warehouse operations and related tasks.
• Ensure compliance with quality guidelines and safety procedures.

Skills

Final Mile knowledge

Supervisory experience

Logistics coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Position

Final Mile Assistant Manager (MUST have Final Mile knowledge/experience)

Location

1 Forest Lane Carneys Point, NJ 08069 - Building A

Pay

$80k

Normal Hours (adjusted based on business needs)

5/6a-230p

About us

We are the growing leader in the furniture delivery industry. With multiple locations throughout the country, our goal is simple: To provide our clients and customers a 5 Star Delivery Experience. We are proud of our experienced, dedicated, and professional staff and as our rapid company growth continues we require that we constantly add motivated, enthusiastic individuals committed to providing the same exceptional customer service that is the hallmark of our success. Our mission is to ensure memories are delivered one piece of furniture at a time, on time, every time. We are looking for individuals experienced in logistics and transportation to add to our team who will contribute to achieving our mission.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Team Lead Associate serves as warehouse labor support for the warehouse. Responsible for coordinating warehouse labor activity to assure high levels of warehouse labor production and quality of work. Oversees and provides training to warehouse associates following Metropolitan's set standards and quality guidelines for loading, unloading, packaging and scan discipline. Assigns tasks and aids Warehouse Manager with all shipping and receiving responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating warehouse labor activities to assure high levels of production


• Provides training to all new warehouse associates to Metropolitan's standards and quality guidelines


• Accurately checks and assures all labeling is correct


• Responsible for following all paperwork processes through completion


• Maintains accurate warehouse inventory checking and bringing any older orders or items to the attention of the Warehouse or Hub Manager


• Assures all warehouse associates are following scan discipline and guidelines (no movement of any items within the warehouse without a scan)


• Provides quality control and training to all warehouse associates for repackaging of items following Metropolitan's set standards to assure products are packaged in a manner that will assure no damage to the item will occur while in Metropolitan's possession


• Ability to follow directions and complete all tasks assigned by the Warehouse or Hub Manager


• Safely operates all equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.


• Follows start of day and end of day tasks


• Assists Warehouse manager with day-to-day warehouse operations


• Assumes Warehouse Manager's responsibilities when the warehouse manager is absent


• Assists Warehouse and Hub Manager with day-to-day tasks as needed


• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 1 year minimum of previous warehouse supervisory/lead experience desired


• Experience working with furniture preferred


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work with heavy furniture


• Reliable attendance


• Attention to detail


• Organized and detailed record keeping


• Previous Forklift Certification/Experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance


• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday


• Pushing and Pulling: Ability to push and pull wheeled carts or pallet jacks loaded with merchandise


• Bending, Stooping, and Reaching: Ability to bend stoop, and reach overhead frequently


• Physical Stamina: Demonstrate physical stamina and endurance to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle and manipulate small parts or delicate items with precision


• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when necessary to address urgent operational needs

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