Product Handling Manager

Fastenal•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a full-time Product Handling Manager for its Indianapolis distribution center. The role manages the Product Handling department, which consolidates product, restocks locations, and moves inventory throughout the distribution center. The manager provides leadership and supervision to a team and oversees the department’s overall function, including short- and long-term goals for quality, productivity, and time management. The position includes coordinating employees, training and developing team members, communicating with employees and branches, analyzing staffing and performance information, and using data to improve department results. The role also involves hands-on product and inventory handling and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Fastenal states that it integrates environmental, health, and safety considerations into business decisions and expects employees to follow related rules, training, and programs.

Requirements

At least 1 year of prior leadership or management work experience.
Knowledge of computer operations, including warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient written and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and extra time as needed.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Proficient computer skills.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Ability to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and potentially up to 100 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

Nice To Haves

Current full valid driver’s license issued in the country where the job is located, including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program, and ability to meet company driving-record requirements to use a company vehicle as needed.
Prior experience operating a forklift.
Prior warehouse work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, development, and supervision for team members.
Coordinate employees, including scheduling, hiring, and exiting.
Ensure short- and long-term goals are met.
Train and develop employees.
Communicate with employees and branches.
Consolidate product, restock product, and move inventory throughout the distribution center.
Analyze staffing needs, reports, and projections to optimize output and meet department goals.
Use data to implement changes and identify areas for improvement.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Comply with health, safety, and sustainability rules and expectations.
Participate in activities and programs that support company health, safety, and sustainability objectives.
Learn, pass, and practice environmental health and safety training.