Assistant Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Assistant Manager Taylor Forest Products, Inc. — Pembroke, MA Full-time | Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Taylor Forest Products is a family-run lumberyard where everyone works as a team. We take pride in our work and our reputation for getting things done right. We are looking for an organized, self-motivated Warehouse Assistant Manager who shares that mindset. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes initiative, follows established procedures, and manages their time and priorities to meet expectations. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, you will help oversee 2–4 drivers and 1–2 warehouse employees while working alongside the team. Responsibilities Work alongside dispatch. Give drivers clear direction and ensure the correct orders are loaded onto the correct truck for the assigned driver. Oversee order staging and loading. Keep orders organized and ready on time. Check products, quantities, and material condition before delivery or pickup, and address damage before material reaches the customer. Document every warehouse pickup. Every customer who walks into the warehouse and takes material must have a handwritten slip completed before leaving with it. When unavailable, designate someone to handle this responsibility. Direct daily work. Assign tasks, communicate priorities, and follow through to ensure work is completed correctly and on time. Follow and reinforce procedures. Ensure the team follows established processes and adapts when procedures or priorities change. Maintain inventory and organization. Coordinate receiving and storage, complete daily inventory cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and keep the warehouse and yard clean, organized, and safe. Support and train employees. Reinforce proper material handling, safe equipment use, order accuracy, and professional customer service. · Communicate across the company. Keep the Warehouse Manager, dispatch, sales representatives, sales office, and drivers informed about order readiness, material issues, and changes that affect deliveries or customer pickups. · Manage time effectively. Prioritize tasks, plan work around delivery and pickup schedules, and follow through to meet deadlines. Stay hands-on. Help pick orders, load trucks, receive vendor deliveries, and assist customers as needed. Lead warehouse operations when the Warehouse Manager is unavailable. Qualifications At least three years of warehouse or lumberyard experience , including supervisory or team leadership experience. Lumberyard or building-materials experience strongly preferred. Forklift experience preferred, but not required. Strong organization, attention to detail, dependable attendance, and clear communication. Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and hold employees accountable respectfully. Willingness to follow established procedures, adapt to change, and help wherever needed. Comfortable using warehouse or inventory software; Epicor/BisTrack experience is a plus. Ability to perform regular lifting, standing, and walking in warehouse and outdoor conditions, with reasonable accommodation. Schedule and Benefits Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. No weekends or overnight shifts. Occasional overtime during the busy season requires management approval. Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid holidays Vacation and sick time Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications. Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 42.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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