Warehouse Manager Assistant

Socket.dev; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Warehouse Manager Assistant to support the Warehouse Manager and Operations Manager in daily warehouse tasks, inventory control, and order fulfillment. The role involves coordinating workflows, training, and contributing to Lean and 5S initiatives in a hands-on environment.

The position emphasizes organization, safety, and continuous improvement, with partnership across Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, and Quality departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, inventory, or material handling.
• Forklift experience required or willingness to become certified.
• Experience with UPS WorldShip and/or FedEx Ship Manager preferred.
• Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement practices a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily warehouse operations, workflow, and employee coordination.
• Organize and assign daily tasks based on workload and priorities.
• Provide instructions and monitor for accuracy, safety, quality, and compliance.
• Assist with picking, packing, staging, shipping, receiving, and material movement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure orders are pulled, packed, labeled, and shipped on schedule.
• Assist with domestic and international shipments, including small parcel and LTL freight.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Support 5S, housekeeping, and proper material storage.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and processes.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Math aptitude

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Adaptability

Inventory knowledge

Shipping/Receiving knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UPS WorldShip

FedEx Ship Manager

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Manager Assistant
Reports To: Operations Manager / Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Department: Warehouse / Shipping & Receiving
Shift: Full-Time

Summary/Scope of Role

The Warehouse Manager Assistant supports the Warehouse Manager and Operations Manager with the daily coordination of warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-handling activities. This is a hands-on position responsible for helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse while supporting workflow, employee coordination, inventory accuracy, and on-time order fulfillment. The position may provide day-to-day direction to warehouse employees, assist with training, identify operational issues, and support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is intended to support the growth and development of the employee into additional responsibilities as the company grows.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are assigned but not limited to the following.

• Assist with daily warehouse operations, workflow, and employee coordination.
• Organize and assign daily tasks based on workload and operational priorities.
• Provide clear instructions and monitor work for accuracy, safety, quality, and compliance.
• Assist with picking, packing, staging, shipping, receiving, and material movement.
• Maintain accurate inventory and assist with investigating discrepancies.
• Ensure orders are pulled, packed, labeled, and shipped accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with domestic and international shipments, including small parcel and LTL freight.
• Assist with hazardous material shipments and required documentation.
• Use shipping systems and carrier software, including UPS WorldShip and FedEx Ship Manager.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and in accordance with company requirements.
• Support 5S, housekeeping, organization, and proper material storage.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, efficiency, and warehouse processes.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects, including data collection and process standardization.
• Communicate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Quality, Shipping, and other departments as needed.
• Assist with employee training, development, and communication of proper procedures and safety practices.
• Provide management with feedback regarding employee performance, attendance, training needs, and operational concerns.
• Assist with resolving day-to-day warehouse issues and escalating significant concerns to management.

Required Skills/Key Competencies

Leadership and teamwork Communication and interpersonal skills
Professionalism and diplomacy Customer service
Organization and time management Attention to detail
Problem solving and decision-making Math aptitude
Computer literacy Technical communication
Safety awareness Sound judgment
Collaboration Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Adaptability and learning orientation Warehouse and material-handling knowledge
Inventory, shipping, and receiving knowledge

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, or material-handling experience required.
• Previous lead, coordinator, supervisor, or warehouse leadership experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required or willingness to become certified.
• Experience with inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, packing, staging, receiving, and shipping.
• Experience with UPS WorldShip and/or FedEx Ship Manager preferred.
• Experience with small parcel, LTL, domestic, international, or hazardous material shipments preferred.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement practices preferred.
• Willingness to learn company procedures, warehouse systems, and shipping processes.

Other Key Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must comply with and meet all pre-employment requisites, including but not limited to criminal background check prior to start date, and pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with Company policy for the duration of employment

Signatures

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Employee Signature Date

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Manager/HR Manager Signature Date