Warehouse Manager - Building Materials

Yeti to Work•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Warehouse Manager in the St. Louis, MO area and they distribute building materials. This is a 1st shift / direct hire opportunity. Seeking a Warehouse Manager who is proactive, innovative, and analytical with a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently and as a team to strive towards operational success. Lead a team by setting productivity goals, placing inventory orders, setting up systems and communications within the warehouse, directing shipments, and resolving logistical challenges.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent degree.
Minimum of 5 years of warehouse experience in retail, wholesale trade, or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop all warehouse staff to create a positive and engaged team environment.
Motivate the warehouse staff to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations as reviewed during routine huddles.
Establish and reinforce operational, delivery, and warehouse safety, maintenance, compliance, and cleanliness standards.
Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment.
Verify orders for accuracy and quality at every stage of receiving and shipping process.
Operate all equipment necessary for material handling such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and other relevant equipment.
Follow shipping and receiving standard operating procedures (SOP) for both paperwork and electronic systems processes.
Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications to warehouses, buildings, and grounds.
Organize warehouse space and inventory to meet safety, efficiency, and inventory control standards for storage and transport.
Monitor drop points and remote warehouse locations and coordinate with other branches to ensure high customer service.
Fosters strong communication between employees, management, and other departments.
Able to operate fully as a backup in all warehouse positions.