Warehouse Manager in LIttlestown, Pennsylvania at J&L Building Materials, Inc.

SUMMARY:

J&L's Littlestown Warehouse Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the branch warehouse, serving as a working supervisor and hands-on leader for the warehouse team. Working closely with the Branch Manager, this role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring accurate and timely shipping and receiving, managing resources within budget, and upholding the company's commitment to customer satisfaction.

ABOUT US:

J&L Building Materials is a third-generation, family-owned, independent distributor that has been serving professional contractors and builders since 1958. We are committed to providing high quality building materials and a unique level of service that can only be found here. We believe that every structure we play a role in creating is a testament to the lasting relationships we've built and the integrity we uphold. We aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees, customers, vendors, and the communities we serve by ensuring that every interaction with J&L Building Materials feels local, personal, and deeply rooted in trust and respect.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional customer service, where people and relationships take precedence above all else. We are committed to creating a personalized experience while approaching our business with thoughtfulness and integrity, based on our core values of customer-centric excellence, authentic relationships, personal responsibility and accountability, and success through integrity and honesty.

Benefits include full medical, dental, vision benefits coverage; employer contribution to Health Savings Account if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan; 401K with 6% employer match after 6 months of employment, profit sharing bonus program, paid time off and paid holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures for all warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory management.

· Conduct daily inspections of the warehouse facility and equipment to ensure safe, clean, and compliant working conditions.

· Initiate work orders for equipment repairs and submit requisitions for replacements as needed.

· Collaborate with the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager to align warehouse operations with broader branch functions including sales, purchasing, production, and records management.

· Utilize Traverse ERP system to monitor inventory levels, process transfer requests, and maintain accurate warehouse records.

· Oversee the processing and disposition of returned, damaged, or surplus materials.

· Actively participate in safety planning and facility protection initiatives, promoting a culture of workplace safety.

· Operate forklifts and related equipment as needed, including performing pre-operational inspections and maintaining equipment such as changing liquified gas tanks.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or GED; Associate degree or 1–2 years of related warehouse/logistics experience preferred.

· Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

· Minimum 1 year of forklift operation experience.

· Ability to learn and navigate ERP or inventory management systems; Traverse experience a plus.

· Strong reading comprehension, writing, and verbal communication skills.

· Basic math skills including percentages, measurements, and proportions.

· Sound judgment and problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· 3+ years of warehouse operations experience, including prior supervisory or lead experience.

· Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking software.

· Experience with OSHA compliance and workplace safety protocols.

· Proficiency in basic algebra and geometry as applied to space planning, load calculations, or inventory measurement.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

· Bilingual communication skills a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

· Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, and reach

· Must be able to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with staff and customers

· Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

· Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 lbs.; frequently up to 50 lbs.; occasionally up to 100 lbs.

· Visual requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

· Frequently works in outdoor or variable weather conditions

· Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts

· Moderate noise levels typical of a warehouse environment

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, it is the policy of J&L to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@jlbuilding.com or 610-981-6036.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.