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Warehouse Manager
Silk Road Wholesaler & Distributors, Wayne, NJ
$30 to $35 per hour based on experience, plus bonus
Silk Road Wholesaler & Distributors is a spice and food ingredient importer and distributor seeking an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Manager to start immediately. This position is responsible for daily warehouse operations including outbound order verification, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and management of the warehouse crew. The Warehouse Manager reports directly to the owner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for verification of every outbound order against the picklist prior to shipping (correct product, lot, quantity, and labeling)
- Schedule carrier pickups, prepare BOLs and shipping documents, and oversee trailer loading
- Verify container receiving counts against packing lists, document damage and shortages, and sign off on receiving paperwork
- Receive, inspect, and put away local deliveries and pickups
- Manage the warehouse crew (offload lead, pickers, and agency workers): daily assignments, scheduling, training, performance, and hiring and termination recommendations
- Determine daily staffing needs and coordinate agency labor
- Maintain inventory accuracy between the system and the floor
- Responsible for security and control of high-value inventory, including access, cycle counts, and loss prevention
- Identify and report shortages, damage, and mis-picks the same day
- Maintain forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment; keep inspection and maintenance logs
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness, pest control, and food safety standards
- Open and close the warehouse daily
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of warehouse or distribution experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or management role
- Proven experience managing a crew with direct accountability for order accuracy
- Experience managing high-value inventory with accountability for accuracy and shrink
- Forklift and pallet jack experience (certification preferred, training provided)
- Able to read and process picklists, lot numbers, and BOLs accurately under time pressure
- Reliable and punctual; consistent attendance is required
- Able to lift 60 lbs repeatedly, stand for extended periods, bend, and reach
- Able to pass a drug screen
- Experience in a food, spice, or ingredient warehouse (lot tracking, FIFO, allergen handling) preferred
- WMS or ERP experience preferred
Schedule: Monday through Saturday,
Compensation: $30 to $35 per hour to start, based on experience, plus a bonus tied to order accuracy. Transition to salary after a 90-day review based on performance. Opportunity for increased responsibility and advancement as the company grows.
Immediate start. Interviews this week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35