Shipping Assistant Manager — Lead, Optimize & Deliver

Fastenal Co.; Jessup (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastenal Co. is seeking a Shipping Assistant Manager in Jessup, PA to lead the Shipping department at our 1,225 Mid Valley Dr distribution center.

The role involves directing daily shipping operations, coordinating scheduling and staffing, and ensuring on-time, accurate order fulfillment in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The position requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to analyze data to improve output while maintaining safety and sustainability guidelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented.
• Strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Lead and motivate a team of employees.
• Strong math aptitude, attention to detail and urgency.
• Well organized with planning priorities.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule/extra time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Motivating and leading team members.
• Coordinating employees, including scheduling, hiring and exiting.
• Ensuring day-to-day operations are completed.
• Communicating with employees and branches.
• Inspecting product for damage and documenting discrepancies.
• Sorting product into correct locations.
• Stacking product efficiently.
• Consolidating, loading and unloading shipments.
• Analyzing staffing needs, reports and projections to optimize output and meet department goals.
• Utilizing data to implement changes and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintaining the cleanliness/organization of work area.
• Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations.
• Participating in health, safety and sustainability programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Flexibility

Integrity

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Drug screen compliance

WMS knowledge

MS Office

Tools

WMS

MS Office

Job description

Fastenal Co. is seeking a Shipping Assistant Manager in Jessup, PA to lead the Shipping department at our 1,225 Mid Valley Dr distribution center.

The role involves directing daily shipping operations, coordinating scheduling and staffing, and ensuring on-time, accurate order fulfillment in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The position requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to analyze data to improve output while maintaining safety and sustainability guidelines.