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J&L Building Materials Inc. lists this Warehouse Manager opportunity in new castle, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Join J&L as the Warehouse Manager at our branch in New Castle, DE!
The Warehouse Manager leads day-to-day operations of our New Castle warehouse. This is a critical leadership role responsible for training and onboarding new warehouse employees and for setting a consistent standard of safety, efficiency, and accuracy. Working closely with the Branch Manager, this role drives operational efficiency, ensures accurate and timely shipping and receiving, manages resources within budget, and upholds the company's commitment to customer satisfaction.
ABOUT J&L:
J&L Building Materials is a third-generation, family-owned, independent distributor that has been serving professional contractors and builders since 1958.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional customer service, where people and relationships take precedence above all else. We are committed to creating a personalized experience while approaching our business with thoughtfulness and integrity, based on our core values of customer-centric excellence, authentic relationships, personal responsibility and accountability, and success through integrity and honesty.
BENEFITS AT J&L:
Full medical, dental, vision benefits coverage
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
401K with 6% employer match after 6 months of employment
Profit sharing bonus program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Supervision
Directly supervise the Warehouse staff, providing coaching, direction, and performance oversight.
Collaborate with the Branch Manager to align operations, and to coordinate with broader branch functions including sales, purchasing, production, and records management.
Warehouse Operations
Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures for all warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory management.
Utilize Traverse ERP system to monitor inventory levels, process transfer requests, and maintain accurate warehouse records.
Oversee the processing and disposition of returned, damaged, or surplus materials.
Operate forklifts and related equipment as needed, including performing pre-operational inspections and maintaining equipment such as changing liquified gas tanks.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Intra-Company Transfers
Coordinate the transfer of materials, inventory, and equipment between J&L branches, ensuring transfers are processed accurately in Traverse ERP and delivered on schedule.
Communicate effectively with Warehouse Managers and Supervisors at other branches to plan and prioritize intra-company transfers based on operational need.
Safety & Facility Compliance
Conduct daily inspections of the warehouse facility and equipment to ensure safe, clean, and compliant working conditions.
Initiate work orders for equipment repairs and submit requisitions for replacements as needed.
Actively participate in safety planning and facility protection initiatives, promoting a culture of workplace safety.
Training and Onboarding
Train and onboard new warehouse employees, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and safety training needed to perform their roles effectively.
Deliver consistent, hands-on training on daily procedures and safety protocols throughout the warehouse.
Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years of warehouse management or supervisory experience within the past 5 years
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Minimum 1 year of forklift operation experience
Ability to learn and navigate ERP or inventory management systems; Traverse experience a plus
Strong reading comprehension, writing, and verbal communication skills
Basic math skills including percentages, measurements, and proportions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree or higher in business, logistics, or a related field
5+ years of warehouse operations experience, including experience overseeing multiple teams, shifts, or areas
Sound judgment and problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking software
Experience with OSHA compliance and workplace safety protocols
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Bilingual communication skills a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, and reach.
Must be able to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with staff and customers.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 lbs.; frequently up to 50 lbs.; occasionally up to 100 lbs.
Visual requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently works in outdoor or variable weather conditions.
Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
Moderate noise levels typical of a warehouse environment.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, it is the policy of J&L to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at or .
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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Worksite address
new castle, DE, 19720, US
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