Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The role reports to the Distribution Manager and leads a large team to ensure timely receiving, storage, and distribution of materials with a focus on safety and accuracy.

The candidate will manage inventory, use RF scanning tools, and coordinate with multiple departments to maintain efficient warehouse functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain inventory records and compliance with policies.
• Experience operating forklifts and order pickers preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Use RF guns to pick, store, and move product.
• Maintain safe and organized warehouse.
• Organize work and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine warehouse duties including ordering, maintaining, and distributing materials.
• Receive and unpack materials; verify against packing lists.
• Inspect materials for quality and quantity.
• Package outgoing material for safe shipment.
• Prepare reports to monitor warehouse operations.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and inventory records.
• May cover daily responsibilities of other warehouse staff.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Outlook

Math basics

Following instructions

Policy compliance

Warehousing methods

Under pressure

Independence

Forklift

RF scanning

Equipment operation

English communication

Time management

Decision making

Quality focus

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Warehouse Manager

Work Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois

Division/Department: Operations

Reports to: Distribution Manager

We are looking for someone who enjoys work, embraces continuous improvement, and can lead a large group to succeed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

You must perform routine warehouse duties, including ordering, maintaining, and distributing materials, parts, supplies, tools, and equipment

required for the branch’s functions.

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures (which includes hazard and safety standards)
• Receives and unpacks materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment; verifies articles received against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Inspects materials, supplies, tools, and equipment received for quality and quantity; stores materials received or delivers to the proper person or stock location
• Uses software and paper documentation to pick and process outgoing material (orders)
• Ability to properly package outgoing material for safe shipment
• Prepares various reports to assist in monitoring and evaluating warehouse operations
• Maintains a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Maintains accurate records, files, and inventory control
• Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and related equipment; drives delivery trucks; checks, fuels, and performs minor maintenance service on trucks and warehouse equipment
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• May cover daily responsibilities of other warehouse staff on an as needed basis to ensure effective daily operations and delivery of services

As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and is performed with greater independence.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers and salespeople
• Decent computer proficiency (Excel and Outlook)
• Basic mathematical principles
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties
• Storekeeping and warehousing methods, types of parts, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials commonly used at the branch
• Must be able to work under pressure, while maintaining a cheerful outlook and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Forklift and order picker experience preferred
• Use RF guns to pick, store, and move product
• Safely operate a variety of warehouse machines and equipment.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions
• Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures
• Be meticulous with all aspects including the final product quality

Safety

• Complete all company training classes and documentation
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Wear appropriate PPE (personal protection equipment)
• Inspect workplace for hazards (fix and/or report to supervisor)
• Foster a safe environment for yourself and your coworkers
• Maintain a clean workspace
• Adhere to ergonomic guidelines

Physical Requirements

Must possess mobility to work in a standard warehouse setting and work with and around a variety of equipment, parts, and inventory, to operate a motor vehicle and forklift; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or email. The job involves walking and working on slippery