Assistant Warehouse Manager

  • Location: Bessemer, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1597
  • Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Position Summary

FIrstFour Staffing is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the Warehouse Manager in overseeing daily warehouse operations to ensure the accurate, timely loading of delivery trucks while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient facility. This role plays a key part in supervising staff, enforcing operational standards, and supporting inventory and logistics processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and motivate warehouse personnel through daily supervision and ongoing development.

  • Ensure all delivery drivers are promptly checked in upon return, including accurate counts of returned product, empties, pallets, carts, and kegs.

  • Enforce compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards across all warehouse operations.

  • Conduct and oversee forklift and pallet jack certification training.

  • Manage proper product rotation to ensure first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory practices.

  • Supervise and maintain Location-Based Inventory and Voice Picking systems to ensure inventory accuracy.

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, grounds, and pallet/keg yards.

  • Work flexible schedules to support peak operational periods and seasonal demand.

  • Perform additional duties and assume new responsibilities as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated leader with the ability to effectively manage and develop team members.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

  • Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

  • Minimum of 1–2 years of supervisory or management experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.