WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Bassett Furniture•Watertown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The warehouse manager leads the activities for the warehouse to ensure cost-effective in-home deliveries, operational execution, precise inventory controls, and support for store associates. This role involves providing leadership to warehouse associates, the delivery team, and shop technicians through effective training, coaching, and communication.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
At least 2 years’ experience in warehouse operations with supervisory responsibilities
Ability to: Work in an organized and safety conscious manner
Ability to: Work as a team with an enthusiastic attitude
Ability to: Effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, and management
Ability to: Read, understand and write the English language
Ability to: Lift and or move up to 70 pounds
Ability to: Utilize Computer programs such as Word and Excel
Ability to: Understand technicalities related to warehouse, purchasing, receiving, etc.
Ability to: Work accurately with numbers, bar codes, computer generated worksheets, etc.
Ability to: Drive a company vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
Ability to: Walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, use and/or control tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, and see up close, in color, depth and distance vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Hires, trains and supervises warehouse furniture technician/warehouse associate
Conducts performance reviews on all above listed associates
Molds the environment of the warehouse by setting and upholding Bassett’s values and standards and practices. Holds associate accountable to the same standards
Implements new programs and practices effectively and on a timely basis to assist our stores and customers at the direction of the Regional Manager, Regional Operations Manager and/or Store Manager
Oversees daily delivery line to ensure showroom quality furniture will be delivered to our customers
Responsible and accountable for receiving, storage, counting, accuracy, all movement and security of the inventory
Responsible and accountable for the security of the building, delivery trucks, and service vehicles
Ensures that all safety and personal protection equipment is well maintained and properly used by all associates as necessary
Responsible for complete safety training before any associate lifts or loads merchandise, drives or operates any company owned vehicles or equipment
Responsible for maintaining standards for the warehouse (interior and exterior), offices, company owned vehicles; while adhering to safety and efficiency
Responsible for maintenance of all company vehicles
Ability to perform the work of the furniture technician/warehouse associate when necessary
Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned