Warehouse Manager

HireNetworks Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HireNetworks Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Manager for our Raleigh, NC location to lead daily warehouse operations, ensure safety, and optimize the flow of carpet rolls, tiles, and related materials.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of warehouse leadership, a valid forklift certification, proficiency with Excel, and experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage inventory, staging, and loading for installation crews. OT may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of warehouse management experience.
• Flooring or construction materials experience is a plus.
• Forklift Operator Certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, unloading, and logging inventory vs purchase orders and packing slips.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with regular cycle counts using the WMS.
• Coordinate staging and load-out for daily installation starts with project managers.
• Design efficient storage layouts for bulky flooring materials and pallets.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards and maintain equipment servicing.
• Manage returns, overages, and scrap to minimize waste.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Excel proficiency

Verbal communication

Logistical planning

Team coordination

Valid driver’s license

Tools

WMS

Job description

Warehouse Manager (permanent position) – Raleigh, NC

Our client is seeking a Warehouse Manager. Our client is seeking an organized, safety-minded, experienced Commercial Flooring Warehouse Manager to oversee the daily warehouse operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end flow of inventory—from receiving massive bulk shipments of commercial carpet rolls, tile pallets, and sundries, to organizing, staging, and loading out materials for specialized installation crews. This is a permanent position on‑site in Raleigh, NC, working a 40 – 45 hour work week but there might be overtime involved during peak seasons. The opportunity offers a competitive base salary and great benefits. No visa sponsorship or subcontracting arrangements are available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands‑on experience handling heavy or awkward flooring goods, and a proven track record of maintaining a lean, organized, and OSHA‑compliant warehouse ecosystem.

• Logistics & Inventory Control: Oversee the accurate receiving, unloading, and logging of incoming merchandise against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Manage rigorous inventory tracking and regular cycle counts using our Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Crew Staging & Load‑Out: Coordinate with project managers to accurately select and "stage" job‑specific packs (flooring material, adhesives, transition strips, and trim) ahead of scheduled installation starts so crews can roll out efficiently every morning.
• Space Optimization: Design and implement optimal layouts for heavy‑duty material storage, accommodating bulky, long, and exceptionally heavy flooring pallets and carpet rolls while maintaining clear transit lanes.
• Safety & Maintenance: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and company safety procedures. Maintain a clean workspace and schedule routine servicing for warehouse equipment, including heavy‑duty forklifts, carpet poles, and hydraulic lift gates.
• Material Management: Handle overages, returns, and scrap material brought back from commercial job sites, accurately re‑documenting or restocking re‑usable products to minimize waste.

NOTE: Roles and responsibilities can change at any time per management discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5+ years of warehouse management experience.
• Specific experience in the flooring or construction materials industry is plus but not a requirement.
• Equipment Certification: Valid Forklift Operator Certification required, with expertise in handling standard forks, carpet poles, and clamp attachments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with computer navigation and Microsoft Excel.
• Logistical Acumen: Strong math and spatial aptitude for planning loading schedules and calculating correct quantities of square yardage or square footage.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal communication and problem‑solving skills to closely coordinate with internal sales, project management, and external freight carriers.
• Screening: Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects (up to 75–80 lbs regularly)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures

Warehouse setting. May involve working around machinery and loading docks. Overtime may be required during peak periods.

HireNetworks is an equal opportunity employer.