Assistant Warehouse Manager in DES MOINES, Iowa at MacArthur Co

MacArthur Co. is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. What began in 1913 as a small manufacturer of pipe insulation has grown into a national distributor of building materials. At MacArthur, you get to own a piece of the value our combined honest efforts create.

The Assistant Warehouse Manager is a point of contact between customers, the sales team, and the warehouse. This position ensures a smooth process within the warehouse. The position includes filing paperwork, delegating tasks to the warehouse, assisting your immediate supervisor, filling in as acting manager as needed, scheduling inbound and outbound shipments, and supporting a positive and constructive work environment.

Duties/Responsibilities include the following:

• Checking/knowing the status of incoming and outgoing shipments, and being able to set up the schedule accordingly
• Set up outgoing shipments with various LTL, Courier, and third-party logistics companies
• Communicate with all departments and keep everyone up to date and on the same page
• Looking at open order reports and writing up reports for the sales team
• Customer service; we work face-to-face with a lot of our customers daily
• Take calls from dispatchers and drivers to schedule shipments coming in
• Keep an orderly and manageable schedule for the week

Required Skills:

• A high level of customer service, team-oriented focus, and communication is of utmost importance
• Follow safety expectations set by the company's safety policies
• Ability to communicate ideas based on job knowledge and expertise
• Operate at a steady, even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Flexibility to work overtime hours as needed
• Ability to work extended hours and occasional Saturdays seasonally

Qualifications:

• Prior Management or supervisory experience preferred
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Experience in logistics, dispatch, and/or warehouse environments preferred
• Knowledge of Shingles, Windows, and General building products helpful
• Able to lift 40-80 pounds throughout the workday
• Able to walk, bend, lift, and reach for products for up to 8-10 hours per day
• Able to withstand environmental temperatures. (Winter, Summer temps)

Benefits Package:

• Outstanding Family Medical Benefits Package
• Substantial Stock Ownership Program
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays Each Year
• Employer-Sponsored Family Dental Insurance
• 401k and Roth 401k Investment Accounts (With Substantial Employer Matching)
• Employer-Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance

This job posting is a summary; more details of responsibilities are provided during interviews.
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