Assistant Warehouse Manager

Apply Share Job Description Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM Exceptional Service, Integrity, Care for People, Excellence Erie Materials , a Certified Great Place to Work and privately owned and operated company since 1973, is built on these values. For more than five decades, Erie Materials has provided high-quality building materials products and exceptional service at the best value to professional contractors. Today, we are the leading distributor of building materials product in upstate New York and northeastern Pennsylvania. We look for dynamic people who: are hardworking, team-oriented and take initiative have great attitudes, high energy and enjoy focusing on customers can communicate well, set good examples and comfortably take the lead will hold themselves accountable for doing a great job everyday are interested in elevating their career with a company who genuinely cares about them

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Warehouse Manager works with the Warehouse Manager supervising the warehouse and delivery operations to ensure that the warehouse is set up appropriately to distribute building materials product to our customers in the most-timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate and work effectively with customers, management, dispatcher, other employees and vendors.
• Lead by example, assisting with managing warehouse staff while promoting a collaborative, motivating work environment.
• Ensure that safe and efficient practices are followed by all warehouse staff.
• Provide and ensure, staff also provide a high level of service to customers waiting for materials.
• Work with and provide direction and supervision to warehouse staff.
• Oversee the receipt and storage of new stock and the accurate picking and loading of materials for delivery.
• Assist Warehouse Manager with the coordination and scheduling of people, vehicles and equipment required to efficiently meet delivery requirements.
• Work with the Warehouse Manager to maintain excellent physical condition of warehouse and yards.
• Assist with training new staff and maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal requirements, and enforce adherence to all requirements including: o Inspect all vehicles bi-weekly and give report to the Warehouse Manager on Friday of inspecting week.

o Oversee and maintain fleet needs and repairs (report to Warehouse Manager all repairs and timetable). o Oversee and maintain driver paperwork (month-end reporting). o Monitor all vehicle accident reports to make sure they are completed. o Monitor forklift inspections, and report and discuss all repairs with the Warehouse Manager.

• Handle administrative and supervisory responsibilities.
• Follow up on daily projects delegated (discuss completed tasks, tasks not complete, or any with issues).
• Maintain lists for forklifts; active trucks in fleet; warehouse radios; cell phones updated and current with Warehouse Manager.
• Oversee and facilitate utility van usage.
• Assist with other warehouse work including loading, unloading, cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and yards.
• Direct and assist staff to lift and carry building materials product by hand weighing up to 100 pounds.
• May assist with deliveries to customer job sites, as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

CUSTOMER SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY INTERACTION

• Provide personalized customer service through direct, over the phone and/or in-person conversations.
• Communicate with managers, other employees, customers and vendors.
• Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor in all interactions, both in-person and via technology.
• Handle customer feedback and complaints efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3-5 years of related work experience and/or training in commercial distribution, including group leader or supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid New York state driver license and a clean driving record is preferred.
• Forklift and/or Moffett experience are preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of and adherence to traffic laws and road safety regulations.
• Ability to interpret and operate GPS and other navigation tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift and carry building materials product by hand weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Knowledge of building materials product is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Strong basic math skills which include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

BENEFITS

Our employees work a great daytime schedule and our drivers are home every night! We recognize, respect & reward your hard work! We offer opportunities for your growth with an industry-leading company, and a competitive total compensation package including: Competitive Pay with Performance Recognition Bonuses 401(k) Retirement

• eligible on 1st day Generous Profit-Sharing Program Paid Time Off (PTO)
• includes vacation, personal & sick time Paid Holidays Employee Referral Bonuses Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• eligible on 1st day Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employer Paid Disability Insurance Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Optional Cancer, Pet and Legal Aid Plans Paid Training & Personal Growth Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Merchandise Discounts Affiliate Automobile Lease/Purchase Program Fun Employee Events including team, family & community! Drug Testing Requirements
• All Non-CDL applicants selected for consideration must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.

All CDL applicants selected for consideration must submit to a pre-employment DOT drug screening and DOT Physical. Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing the exam(s). In addition, all those hired will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing as outlined by The Erie Materials, Inc. Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. Equal Opportunity Employer

• Erie Materials is an equal opportunity employer, and prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin (including ancestry), age, religion, disability, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), domestic violence victim status, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), marital or partnership status, caregiver status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, or other class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

• Erie Materials is committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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