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Warehouse Assistant Manager

SURESTAFF

Schiller Park, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,000–$55,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Cargo/Freight, Distribution Services, Documentation, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Forklift, Health Plan, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Operations, Operations Management, Order Picking/Packing, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Safety Process, Sales, Shipping Documents, Shipping/Receiving, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Transportation Routing, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Schiller Park, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
SURESTAFF is immediately hiring for a Warehouse Assistant Manager for a large distribution center located in Schiller Park, IL.  The Warehouse Assistant Manager will supervise daily operations of the warehouse including receiving incoming shipments, sorting & transferring materials, and preparing shipments for outbound delivery.   
This role is hands-on and leadership-driven—you’ll be responsible for keeping the warehouse running efficiently, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the team to get orders out the door the right way, every time.

SURESTAFF is invested in their team members!  All direct hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($45,000-$55,000/yr) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).  
Available shifts include M-F 7am-4pm.  
Responsibilities of the Warehouse Assistant Manager:  
  • Oversee multiple departments such as packaging teams and maintenance to ensure orders are picked and shipped accurately and on time.
  • Manage receiving operations to ensure material is checked in and stocked efficiently
  • Review pulling reports and address accuracy issues as needed
  • Conduct and document monthly safety meetings
  • Print and distribute order and shipping documents for warehouse processing
  • Push completed orders through invoicing in the ERP system
  • Coordinate freight pickups and communicate with carriers
  • Inspect outgoing shipments and verify against documentation
  • Assist with routing of local deliveries
  • Operate a forklift to pick, transport, and package materials
  • Maintain internal record-keeping systems
  • Ensure proper packaging procedures for safe transport of materials
  • Provide tracking updates to the sales team
  • Resolve delivery and shipping issues as they arise
  • Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and ERP reconciliation
  • Cross-train across all warehouse functions and drive process improvements
 Preferred Qualifications of the Warehouse Assistant Manager:  
  • Previous warehouse and leadership experience required
  • Forklift experience is a plus
  • Clean driving record required
  • Willing to travel to Houston, Texas, if necessary
  • Strong attendance, punctuality and reliability 
  • Ability to delegate, lead, and hold team members accountable
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accuracy environment
 About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us: 
  • Access to a wide range of job opportunities  
  • Competitive pay 
  • Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) 
  • Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  
  • Electronic weekly pay 
  • Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support   
Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer. Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment DecisionsIn accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment?related evaluations.AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision?making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today! 

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