Shipping Manager

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Shipping Manager-DC to oversee the Shipping Department, including loading/unloading, paperwork and ensuring safe operations. The role involves coordinating staff, maintaining accuracy in orders and pallets, and collaborating with management to meet distribution goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This on-site role supports a fast-paced distribution center in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business materials.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers and colleagues.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, percentages and volumes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trucks are loaded with contents per manifest.
• Supervise and collaborate with other managers.
• Develop schedules, monitor performance, and coach staff.
• Train employees in responsibilities and safety procedures.
• Assist HR in candidate interviews and hires.
• Ensure accurate and timely order processing and picking.

Skills

Leadership

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with 4+ years in customer service

Job description

Position Summary

The Shipping Manager has overall responsibility of the Shipping Department including loading, unloading, processing paperwork and monitoring all equipment operators. Safe operations, accurate paperwork and properly loaded trucks are critical to success in the role. This position includes manual labor.

Job Details

Position Title: Shipping Manager-DC

Department: Shipping

Supervisor: Assistant Branch Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt (Paid by the hour)

Position Summary The Shipping Manager has overall responsibility of the Shipping Department including loading, unloading, processing paperwork and monitoring all equipment operators. Safe operations, accurate paperwork and properly loaded trucks are critical to success in the role. This position includes manual labor.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all trucks are loaded with the proper contents per the manifest.
• Supervises and works together with other managers well.
• Develops schedules, monitors performance and recommends the proper discipline as appropriate including terminations
• Trains employees in job responsibilities and safe operating procedures.
• Interviews candidates and recommends for hires with HR and Assistant Branch Manager.
• Ensures that employees are picking and processing orders expediently, accurately and timely.
• Picks and processes orders as needed to support goals of Distribution Center.
• Reviews product being picked from stock to ensure order accuracy.
• Reviews staging lanes to ensure all product is loaded properly per store destination.
• Follow load optimization scheme to ensure outbound trucks are at or optimal cube and weight
• Maintains material handling equipment and communicates malfunctioning machines to management.
• Follows program to maintain the cleanliness of the area by a regular maintenance schedule of scrubbing, and pulling out pallets and cleaning underneath.
• Understands the general function of a warehouse management system (WMS) and can follow work instructions well.
• Escalates Warehouse Management System problems and process opportunities to Assistant Branch Manager
• Assures that trash is removed from floor and properly discarded including broken pallets, scraps of wood, corrugated, food and others.
• Makes sure that low stock/out of stock or other inventory related concerns are communicated to the Inventory Controller
• Performs additional duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned.
• Performs weekly self-audits of the staging lanes, loading dock, and checks in with employees during stand up meetings and KPI reviews.
• Supports Distribution Center cleanliness, organization and success.
• Strengthen the knowledge and skills of the entire team ultimately bettering the performance of the Distribution Center.

Education, Experience And Skills Required

• Bachelor's Degree, OR High School Diploma OR GED with at least 4 years experience in customer service, OR any appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, and colleagues
• Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situation and documentation.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• Computer Literacy
• Possesses traits of a self-starter who is focused on accuracy and quality
• Is committed to personal and team safety and professionalism

Physical Requirements

• Lift/Carry Abilities (measured for maximum or average load)
• Lift - 50 lbs
• Carry strength (50' or less) - 50 lbs
• Frequent lift/carry (> 12x/hour) - 50 lbs
• Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) - 20 lbs
• Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved)
• Agility/dynamic balance 80-100%
• Finger dexterity - 80-100%
• Manual dexterity - 80 - 100%
• Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved)
• Stand/walk - constantly
• Reach above shoulder level - occasionally
• Twist/turn head - occasionally
• Bend over/stoop - occasionally
• Climb steps/ladder - occasionally
• Kneel/squat - occasionally

Work Environment

• Ambient temperature Distribution Center
• Occasional interactions outside with loading carriers

I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.

Restaurant Depot Job Fair

WHERE: Towneplace Suites by Marriott

1050 US Highway 202, Branchburg, NJ 08876

When

May 11 - 13

May 26 - 27

TIME: 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Job Ref #: 4a77af6f-b0e4-4670-b0d2-f921a6734bb7

Date Posted: 2026-07-02