Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Assistant Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Edison, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 per year (based on experience)

About Us

We are a well-established janitorial and building maintenance supplies distribution company serving commercial customers throughout the region. We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Assistant Warehouse Supervisor to help oversee daily warehouse operations and support our delivery logistics.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong warehouse experience who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

Position Overview

The Assistant Warehouse Supervisor works closely with warehouse leadership to ensure efficient operations, accurate order fulfillment, proper truck loading, and smooth daily logistics. This role requires a proactive individual who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

While prior supervisory experience is not required, strong warehouse experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

Assist in supervising daily warehouse activities

Coordinate picking, packing, and staging of orders

Ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment

Maintain inventory accuracy and organization

Monitor product flow and warehouse efficiency

Help enforce safety policies and warehouse procedures

Train and support warehouse staff as needed

Shipping & Logistics

Assist in planning and routing delivery trucks

Support daily logistics coordination

Ensure proper loading of trucks for safe and efficient delivery

Verify order accuracy prior to dispatch

Communicate with drivers regarding routes and delivery schedules

Equipment & Yard Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (if certified)

Assist with loading trucks (up to 26-foot straight trucks)

Be comfortable moving and positioning trucks within the parking lot/yard area (not a road driving position)

Qualifications

Required:

Previous warehouse experience (distribution environment preferred)

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment

Basic computer skills (inventory systems, email, spreadsheets)

Ability to drive up to a 26-foot straight truck within the yard

Strong work ethic and reliability

Excellent communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Preferred (but not required):

Experience in janitorial, maintenance, or distribution supply industries

Forklift certification

Knowledge of inventory management systems (WMS)

Schedule

Full-time position

Some flexibility with hours

Occasional early start or late end times depending on delivery schedule

Compensation & Benefits

$55,000 – $65,000 annually (based on experience)

Stable, growing company

Opportunity for advancement

Supportive team environment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Has solid warehouse experience and wants to grow into leadership

Leads by example and is not afraid to work alongside the team

Is organized, proactive, and solution-oriented

Can balance physical warehouse work with logistical coordination

Takes ownership and pride in operational efficiency