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Richards Building Supply Co. · 1 month ago

Warehouse Manager - Calumet City

Calumet City, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Richards Building Supply is a family-owned wholesale building material distributor with a focus on customer service and employee growth. They are seeking a Warehouse Manager in Calumet City, IL, responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, scheduling staff, ensuring inventory accuracy, and maintaining safety standards.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper staffing in order to receive products at the facility in a productive and cost-efficient manner. Adjusts schedules as necessary for both the warehouse and drivers

Monitor the warehouse inventory, ensure order accuracy fulfillment, and drive productivity levels and upkeep of facility maintenance

Directs the day-to-day activities of the warehouse. Such activities include shipping, receiving, stocking, organizing material, maintenance, and inventory control, etc

Coordinates warehouse activities under the direction of the Branch Manager, and trains warehouse personnel to ensure well-coordinated shipping and receiving plan

Responsible for scheduling the maintenance of warehouse equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and ensuring the completion of all necessary repairs. Ensures that the warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment in order to perform the distribution functions

Plan, organize and direct the loading and unloading of deliveries

Route drivers for the accurate and timely deliveries made to the customers

Oversee the warehouse safety programs in order to provide a safe clean workplace for employees and within the standards of all OSHA local and state regulations

Recommends equipment requirements and replacements to the Branch Manager in order to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity and efficiency

Supervise, manage, and direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of personnel

Take lead with completing weekly cycle counts and assist in annual physical inventories

Qualification

Warehouse management experienceBuilding material industry experienceForklift certificationProficient computer skillsPrioritizeOrganizeDelegateValid Driver’s License

Required

One to two-year technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Proficient computer skills

Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments

Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily production/technical nature

Valid Driver's License

Forklift certification or like equipment experience demonstrating proficiency

Preferred

Building material industry experience

Benefits

20 PAID DAYS OFF (includes PTO, Holidays and Family Focused Company Closure between Christmas and New Years)

Bonus Incentive program as well as Holiday bonuses and other bonus opportunities

Competitive Hourly Rate with great OT potential during peak season hours

Significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD & D benefit plans

Additional Voluntary benefit options available including Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness and Cancer plans as well as additional Life and AD& D benefit policies

401K program with a best in industry company match

Opportunity for career advancement