Find & Apply For Storage / Distribution Manager Jobs in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

About the Role We're looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager who understands fencing materials and the pace of construction work. You'll own the yard and warehouse end to end: receiving, inventory accuracy, kitting and staging material for next-day installs, load-out, returns, equipment, and safety. This is a hands-on job. You'll be on a forklift, walking the yard, and solving problems with crew leaders before the sun's up. We want someone who takes pride in a yard that runs clean and tight. What You'll Do 1. Job Staging & Load-Out

• Pull and stage material for each work order off the takeoff/BOM — posts, rails, fabric, panels, pickets, gates, hardware, concrete — so crews load and roll by [6:30 AM]
• Build gate hardware kits and small-parts bags by job to eliminate mid-day supply runs
• Verify staged material against the sales order and flag shortages or discrepancies to the PM or sales rep before the crew shows up
• Coordinate daily with scheduling and production on job sequencing, change orders, and add-ons
• Oversee load-out: correct loading of flatbeds and trailers, weight distribution, and DOT-compliant securement 2. Inventory Management
• Own inventory accuracy across all product lines: chain link (fabric, terminal and line posts, top rail, tension bands, fittings), wood (cedar and pressure-treated pickets, rails, posts), vinyl, aluminum and ornamental steel, farm and welded wire, gate operators and access control hardware
• Maintain min/max levels and reorder points; issue POs and follow up on vendor lead times and backorders
• Run cycle counts, lead physical inventory, and research and resolve variances
• Track material returned from jobs, restock what's usable, and reconcile it back against the job
• Handle damaged and defective material, vendor RMAs, and warranty claims
• Control shrinkage and report on turns, carrying costs, and dead stock 3. Yard & Warehouse Operations
• Lay out and maintain yard and racking so fast-moving SKUs stay accessible and material isn't damaged by weather, handling, or stacking
• Receive inbound freight — check against packing slips and POs, inspect for damage, put away same day
• Maintain forklifts, telehandler, and yard equipment: daily inspections, PM schedule, and repair coordination
• Manage tool and small-equipment checkout (augers, post drivers, welders, compactors, mixers) and track what's out with which crew 4. Team &
• Safety
• Supervise, schedule, and develop warehouse and yard staff — hiring, training, daily direction, and performance
• Enforce PPE, forklift safety, and OSHA compliance; run weekly toolbox talks
• Keep the yard clean, organized, and presentable — customers and inspectors see it Required Qualifications
• 3+ years managing a warehouse, yard, or material operation in fencing, construction, building materials, or a related trade
• Working knowledge of fence systems and materials, or comparable construction material knowledge you can apply quickly
• Ability to read and work from material takeoffs, work orders, and basic site plans
• Demonstrated inventory management experience — cycle counts, reorder points, variance research
• Forklift experience (certification required; we'll certify the right candidate)
• Comfortable with inventory or ERP software and basic Excel
• Valid driver's license and a clean MVR
• Able to lift 75 lbs and work outdoors year-round
• Dependable early-morning attendance — the day starts before the crews do Preferred Qualifications
• Direct fencing industry experience, residential or commercial
• Telehandler or rough-terrain forklift experience
• OSHA 10 or 30
• Basic welding or fabrication for gate repair and modification
• Purchasing and vendor negotiation experience Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Outdoor yard and warehouse environment, year-round in all weather
• Frequent lifting up to 75 lbs; regular bending, reaching, climbing, and standing for 8+ hours
• Exposure to noise, dust, and active equipment traffic

Pay:

$22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person