Warehouse Manager

New World International, Ltd.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Paid weekly

Sign-on bonus

Paid hotels

Per diem

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Job summary

New World Van Lines in Chicago, IL is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee receiving, warehousing and operations, coordinating and enforcing program, operational, and policies. Supervises movers and drivers to ensure efficient local and long-distance moves.

The role requires DOT qualification, ability to train staff, and strong record-keeping with safety in mind. Company offers benefits and opportunities in a growing logistics network.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with clean driving record and 5+ years in HHG warehouse work.
• Experience supervising moves and warehouse staff.
• Knowledge of SOP for international cargo.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations
• Maintain records and warehouse documentation
• Supervise loading outbound storage
• Supervise unloading and inbound storage
• Set up trailers and trucks for local moves
• Coordinate moves with customers and crews
• Train and retrain new hires
• Prepare reports including trailer and inventory
• Assist with fueling fleet as needed
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

CDL Class A

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Forklift certification

Mover qualification

International cargo SOP knowledge

Education

BS in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New World Van Lines hiring nationwide Chicago, IL

Industry-leading pay, paid weekly. One settlement, on time, every week. Sign-on bonus based on position. Paid hotels, per diem. Modern fleet. 401(k). Medical, dental, vision, life insurance. Paid vacations and holidays.

Job Description

The Warehouse Manager maintains receiving, warehousing and operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and policies. Completes warehouse operational requirements by supervising, scheduling and assigning employees including movers and drivers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations
• Maintain record keeping and warehouse documentation
• Supervise and/or assist with loading outbound storage
• Supervise and/or assist with unloading, checking off, and vaulting inbound storage
• Setting up trailers and straight truck for both road and local work
• Company liaison when performing customers' moves
• Strategically and effectively manage HHG crews on local moves
• Provide training of new hires and/or retrain employees to perform work meeting company standards of quality service
• Prepare appropriate reports, to include trailer report, inventory of packing supplies/office items, etc.
• International wrapping, packing, loading, blocking, and bracing
• Prepare appropriate paperwork, reweighs, and documentation related to moves
• Maintain an organized and clean warehouse
• Assist with fueling company fleet, when needed.
• Perform any and all job assignment as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• CDL Class A and clean Driving Record
• Minimum 5 year of HHG warehouse related experience
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of SOP for international cargo
• Computer Skills: BS, Microsoft Office, Internet
• Ability to become forklift certified
• Must qualify as a Mover
• Supervisory experience

Physical Requirements

• Must be DOT medically qualified, per the nine pages of physical requirements
• Must be capable of working under pressure as well as communicating, organizing and planning efficiently.
• Must be able to receive and follow, as well as give detailed instructions.
• Must be able to shift gears. Requires upper body forces up to (20 lbs.) up to (160 / hr.)
• Must perform various tasks, including loading /unloading. Requires walking up to (1.0 mile), in (1 day).
• Must be able to access tractor (20" step). Requires climbing stairs up to (1 step / hr.) in (20") increments.
• Must drive truck to / from destination. Requires tolerance of seated posture up to (1 hr.) continuously, for a total of up to (11 hrs.) per (14 hrs.).
• Must tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures, while driving.
• Requires (Near / far / depth / color) vision while performing various tasks, including while driving truck to and from destination.
• Must be able to pack and stack boxes with books. Requires vertically transferring boxes with books weighing up to (50 lbs.) from (1") to (36"), up to (8/hr.).
• Must be able to transfer pieces of furniture, personal items between the residence and the trailer. Requires vertically / horizontally transferring pieces of furniture, personal items weighing up to (30 lbs.) from (1") to (36"), up to (15 / hr.), a distance of up to (100 feet) without mechanical assistance.
• Must be able to use dolly to load / unload bigger furniture. Must horizontally transfer dolly requiring a force up to (53 lbs.), up to (12 / hr.), a distance of (100 feet).
• Must be able to access all floors / basement of the house (7" step). Requires climbing stairs up to (240 steps / hr.) in (7" increments).
• Must be able to perform various tasks, including packing and loading / unloading. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to (1 hr.) continuously, for a total of up to (8 hrs.) per (12 hrs.).
• Must be able to tolerate working environment with inside/outside ambient temperatures, while in the trailer, warehouse and/or homes.
• Requires (near / far / depth) vision while performing various tasks including packing and moving pieces of furniture.