Warehouse Manager
Why Choose Suddath to Move your Career to the Next Level?
At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity.
From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.
What We Offer!
- A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
- Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
- A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
- For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit and scroll down to view our employee benefits.
Position Summary
This position will manage all aspects of the Warehouse Operation, including staffing, managing, planning, scheduling, training, customer walkthroughs and other duties necessary to the business.
Overall responsibility to manage the P&L and control costs.
Company Values
Must understand and support the company’s written Mission Statement, Philosophy Statement, Value Statement, Vision, and Strategy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage all Warehouse personnel
- Attend Department Meetings to remain aware of business plans and their effect on warehouse operations
- Hold weekly chalk talks
- Responsible for following and ensuring local security practices are enforced in order to deter theft
- Review scheduling needs and ensure that proper staffing levels are maintained
- Keep track of daily inbounds.
- Research and classify product once received into warehouse.
- Report any damaged appliances or overages / shortages to appliance manufacturer.
- Check-in drivers’ previous day’s routes.
- Complete Damage and Defective Tool daily, including taking pictures of all damaged product.
- Label all products with MS#.
- Ensure daily routes are ready for driver pickup.
- Print out Ins Receipts daily.
- Fill out Ins Adjustment Forms as needed.
- Perform condition change on Ins Receipts as needed.
- Update local stock information in CICS daily via LCLI screen.
- Build / stage AS-IS Loads.
- Create weekly backhauls for appliance manufacturers.
- Perform monthly cycle counts.
- Perform annual physical inventories.
- Manage inventory appropriately.
- Ensure proper trash / waste / scrap disposal.
- Scan in returns, will call and cancelled tickets at the end of each day.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a warehouse environment in the transportation, logistics, or related industry required.
Must have previous experience managing employees. Experience controlling equipment inventory preferred but not required.
Valid state driver’s license required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Operates with a customer service mentality. Ability to manage time effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility and patience. Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and with a strong sense of self-motivation. Ability to lead and manage a team.
Ability to sufficiently read, speak, and write English in order to understand and give directions, and to complete paperwork accurately.
Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment as dictated by the duties of the job and perform data entry and typing functions.
Physical Demands
Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled environment. Occasionally requires work performed in a non-climate-controlled warehouse or outside environment.
Requires sitting, walking, and standing. Occasionally requires bending and stooping. Occasionally requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
Ability to lift and stack items weighing up to 30 pounds over head, and lift and stack items weighing up to 65 pounds to chest height and carry them a distance of fifty feet.
Occasional ability to lift items weighing up to 150 pounds to a height of ten inches. Occasional ability to climb ladders, stairs, and ramps and perform generally heavy labor in various weather conditions and temperatures.
Work performed requires the use of hands to control or feel objects and will utilize repetitive movements when entering data.
Requires the use of clear speech communicated to others and understanding the speech of another person. Requires the ability to see details of objects within close range.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made available to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
These physical demands include, but are not necessarily limited to : standing, sitting, walking, typing, hearing and talking for prolonged periods of time.
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job title.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.
The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Warehouse equipment
Why Choose Suddath to Move your Career to the Next Level?
At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity.
From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.
What We Offer!
- A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
- A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
- For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit and scroll down to view our employee benefits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards including daily inspection and maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered MHE equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch or motorized pallet rider.
Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Efficiently move product from staging and / or storage areas into rail cars, trailers or containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Pick and pack (order picking and / or assembly of products in less than full case lots), light assembly (assembly of light mechanical or electrical component parts or sub-assemblies that may require the use of hand tools) and record storage.
Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed. Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation. Ensures customers’ special requests are carried out and all problems and / or discrepancies are investigated.
Coordinate as necessary with all other departments / functions. Maintain a clean neat and orderly work area.
QUALIFICATONS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Other Duties & Responsibilities :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Report all unsafe activities to supervisor. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge / skill.
Education & Experience :
High school or degree; minimum three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills :
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Computer Operations :
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS and other software systems used in the performance of job duties. RF Scanner
Certificates / Licenses / Registrations :
Certified license of powered material handling equipment.
Working Conditions :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.
Exposure to vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work spaces. Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists.
Frequent lifting and carrying of items. Loud noises typical
Physical / Environmental Demands :
Activity :
Stand - Over 2 / 3 Time Walk - Over 2 / 3 Time Sit - 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Time Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2 / 3 Time Reach with hands and arms Over 2 / 3 Time Climb or balance 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Time Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Over 2 / 3 Time Talk or hear Over 2 / 3 time Taste or smell Under1 / 3 time Other - None
Physical Activity Level :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel;
reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day) Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.
The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Driver
Why Choose Suddath to Move your Career to the Next Level?
At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity.
From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.
What We Offer!
- A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
- Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
- A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
- For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit and scroll down to view our employee benefits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate vehicles safely within legal guidelines, company policies, and according to environmental and job location conditions.
- Confirm job expectations, vehicle and crew assignments, and routing with Dispatch.
- Assure that all necessary paperwork, equipment, and materials are loaded before leaving the facility.
- Pick up products from the distribution facility.
- Successfully complete delivery in accordance with delivery requirements.
- Conduct installations in accordance with company and customer protocols.
- Conduct assembly / disassembly as required.
- With the crew, carry and dolly items between the residence or facility and the vehicle or container.
- Safely stack and unstack items in the vehicle or container, and safely place the items in the destination residence or facility at the direction of the customer.
- Represent the Company in a professional manner.
- Remove identified products and / or scrap / trash and return to warehouse.
- Provide a complete pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, including documentation.
- Assure that the driver, vehicle, and company are in compliance with all safety policies.
- Remove debris and leave the work site in a clean and orderly condition.
QUALIFICATONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have a Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and a clear driving record.
- Must be able to meet the driver requirements of the Department of Transportation.
- Must be able to sufficiently speak, read and write English to communicate with customers, understand and give directions, and complete paperwork.
- Must successfully complete all safety, skills, customer service and supervisor training as required by the company.
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activity Level :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel;
reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to :
- frequently bend and stoop
- lift and stack items weighing up to 30lbs overhead
- lift and carry items weighing up to : 65lbs to chest height60lbs at shoulder level without help100lbs to waist height and carry them 50 ft.
60lbs up and down stairs / ramps for 100 ft.
- lift items weighing up to 150 lbs to a height of 10 inches
- lift, carry and use a variety of hand / power tools and moving equipment
Working Conditions :
This position will be exposed to warehouse working conditions, vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining workspaces.
Exposure to some degree of varying seasonal temperatures and outside weather conditions. Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists. Loud noises typical.
The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.
The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.