Warehouse Assistant Manager (Full Time) - Chicago, IL

A&C Plastics, Inc.; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Days

401K Plan

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Growth

Volunteering Days (5)

Employee Rewards

Culture & Celebrations

Employee Assistance Program

Work Buddy Program

Leadership Mentorship

Job summary

A&C Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Assistant Manager in Schiller Park, IL to lead daily warehouse operations and ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment.

You will supervise pulling, packing, receiving, and shipping activities, coordinate with carriers, and maintain ERP records while promoting safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse and leadership experience required.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Clean driving record required.
• Must be 20+ years old.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Willing to travel to Houston, Texas, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pulling and packaging teams to ensure orders are picked and shipped accurately and on time.
• Manage receiving operations to ensure material is checked in and stocked efficiently.
• Review pulling reports and address accuracy issues as needed.
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment and vehicles.
• Conduct and document monthly safety meetings.
• Print and distribute order and shipping documents for warehouse processing.
• Push completed orders through invoicing in the ERP system.
• Coordinate freight pickups and communicate with carriers.
• Inspect outgoing shipments and verify against documentation.
• Assist with routing of local deliveries.
• Operate a forklift to pick, transport, and package materials.
• Maintain internal record-keeping systems.
• Ensure proper packaging procedures for safe transport of materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure warehouse.
• Provide tracking updates to the sales team.
• Resolve delivery and shipping issues as they arise.
• Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and ERP reconciliation.
• Lead physical inventory processes.
• Cross-train across all warehouse functions and drive process improvements

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Forklift experience

Clean driving record

Age 20+

Drug screen & background check

Travel willingness (to Houston)

Team leadership

Hands-on mindset

Job description

Perks & Benefits:

A&C Plastics is a value-based plastic distributor that has been growing steadily for over 50 years—and we’re not slowing down. We’re looking for a Warehouse Assistant Manager to help lead daily operations.

This role is hands-on and leadership-driven—you’ll be responsible for keeping the warehouse running efficiently, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the team to get orders out the door the right way, every time.

HOURS

Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm

LOCATION

Schiller Park, Illinois

COMPENSATION

Base Salary + Benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee pulling and packaging teams to ensure orders are picked and shipped accurately and on time
• Manage receiving operations to ensure material is checked in and stocked efficiently
• Review pulling reports and address accuracy issues as needed
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment and vehicles
• Conduct and document monthly safety meetings
• Print and distribute order and shipping documents for warehouse processing
• Push completed orders through invoicing in the ERP system
• Coordinate freight pickups and communicate with carriers
• Inspect outgoing shipments and verify against documentation
• Assist with routing of local deliveries
• Operate a forklift to pick, transport, and package materials
• Maintain internal record-keeping systems
• Ensure proper packaging procedures for safe transport of materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure warehouse
• Provide tracking updates to the sales team
• Resolve delivery and shipping issues as they arise
• Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and ERP reconciliation
• Lead physical inventory processes
• Cross-train across all warehouse functions and drive process improvements

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Previous warehouse and leadership experience required
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Clean driving record required
• Must be 20+ years old
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• Willing to travel to Houston, Texas, if necessary
• Strong attendance, punctuality and reliability (this is a big deal here)
• Ability to delegate, lead, and hold team members accountable
• Hands-on mindset - willing to jump in wherever needed
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Team-oriented with a service mindset
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accuracy environment

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay: Eligible after 90-days
• Paid Sick Days: 5 days per year
• 401K Plan: With up to 4% Employer Match
• Profit-Sharing Program: Get rewarded for the team's success
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Stay healthy, stay happy
• Pet Insurance - Optional coverage for your furry family members
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance: Offered for peace of mind
• Employee Discounts: Save on the products you help make awesome
• Career Growth - We Love to Promote from Within!
• 5 Paid Days for Volunteering - 5 paid days annually to give back to your favorite charity or non-profit
• Employee Rewards - Recognize peers through points redeemable for rewards
• Fun & Friendly Culture - When we crush our goals, we celebrate with monthly catered lunches and team celebrations!
• Employee Assistance Program - Free counseling, legal advice & more
• Work Buddy Program - Paired with a veteran teammate for guidance, support, and company-paid lunches at 45 & 90 days
• Leadership Mentorship - One-year coaching program for new managers

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a drug screen and background check
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record