Warehouse Manager for E-commerce Startup

20 Brighton Ave, Passaic NJ

Description

A fast growing e-commerce startup is looking for a hard working, highly motivated and independent Warehouse Manager for our Passaic, New Jersey, warehouse. You’ll be the leader of the Warehouse team and responsible for getting grocery orders ready for customers quickly. This fast-paced, physical role will be responsible for selecting, packing and shipping orders in addition to effectively managing warehouse associates and meeting key operational metrics. Please note that even though this position is for a warehouse manager role, we are just now beginning to grow and so you will work just as a warehouse associate primarily but with expectations to grow into a hands-on management role. Successful candidates must be able to cut through ambiguity to improve internal processes and deliver solutions that provide customers with the best online grocery experience. You will be solving daily fulfillment challenges while focusing on efficiency, safety, cost, quality and customer experience. Must be able to problem solve and prioritize with little guidance and be comfortable making informed decisions with imperfect information. Duties & Responsibilities: Receive and put away inventory Get customer orders ready and pack them up Load boxes into cars trucks for shipment Use scanners to read bar codes on products or read manually Troubleshoot problems Ensure product meets quality requirements Be willing to constantly learn and grow with the company Other ad hoc responsibilities that come up You'll also need to be able to: Lift up to 49 pounds Push utility carts up to 60 pounds Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around Operate forklift or pallet driver, and work at heights up to 40 feet (Nice to have but not needed now) Go up and down stairs Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards and help us research and implement such standards. Basic Qualifications Must have a High School diploma or equivalent Direct management experience of employees at a warehouse, distribution or retail facility. Candidates must be flexible to work weekends and or evenings. Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Basic understanding of transportation / truckload operations. Demonstrated ability to use computer and wireless technology (especially Ship Station).