JOB DESCRIPTION

Shipping Assistant Manager
1225 Mid Valley Dr, Jessup, PA 18434
PA100 Distribution Center
Full-time Shift(s): TUE WED THU 4:00pm - 1:00am
MON SUN 1:00pm - 10:00pm

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
o Possess prior leadership or management work experience
o Proficient written and oral communication skills
o Knowledge of computer operations, including warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office Applications
o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
o Work independently as well as in a team environment
o Lead and motivate a team of employees
o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
o Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities
o Willingness to work a flexible schedule/extra time as needed
o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
o Successfully pass a post offer pre-employment drug screen, background check, and previous employment verification, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o Prior experience operating a forklift
o Prior warehouse work experience

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we’ve expanded across the world, we’ve retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won’t find a better fit than Fastenal.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Motivating and leading team members
o Coordinating employees, including scheduling, hiring and exiting
o Ensuring day-to-day operations are completed
o Communicating with employees and branches
o Inspecting product for damage and documenting discrepancies
o Sorting product into correct locations
o Stacking product efficiently
o Consolidating, loading and unloading shipments
o Analyzing staffing needs, reports and projections to optimize output and meet department goals
o Utilizing data to implement changes and identify areas for improvement
o Maintaining the cleanliness/organization of work area
o Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
o Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
o Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings