Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Established in 1979, Keefes A/C, Heating, Electrical, & Plumbing has grown from a sideline business into a leading installation and service company serving metro New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, and the Northshore. From our customer service team to our highly trained service technicians, everyone at Keefes is committed to delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager who will work alongside the warehouse team to complete daily tasks while helping coordinate operations. This is a physically demanding, working leadership position that requires regular participation in loading and unloading trucks, receiving shipments, stocking shelves, picking materials, staging equipment, processing returns, and replenishing company vehicles.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, safety-focused, and comfortable performing physical warehouse work throughout the shift. You will lead by example, help employees complete assignments, and ensure materials and equipment are accurately prepared and available for field operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and work alongside warehouse employees to complete daily receiving, stocking, picking, staging, loading, and inventory tasks.
• Load and unload delivery trucks and company vehicles using safe lifting practices and appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Receive shipments, inspect materials for damage, verify quantities against purchase orders, and report discrepancies.
• Label, move, organize, and stock HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generator, and other materials and equipment in designated locations.
• Pick materials and stage equipment for scheduled installations, service calls, and field personnel.
• Physically replenish company vehicles with required materials and equipment, verifying quantities and recording inventory transfers.
• Assist technicians, installers, and drivers with locating, gathering, and loading materials.
• Process material returns by unloading, inspecting, documenting, sorting, and restocking items or preparing them for disposition.
• Prepare warranty returns by organizing, documenting, packaging, and staging materials for return to vendors.
• Perform and help coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts in the warehouse and company vehicles.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and help correct stocking, labeling, and transaction errors.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, overages, damaged materials, and replenishment needs.
• Support vendor-managed inventory by receiving, stocking, and monitoring materials.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment as trained and authorized.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness by sweeping, removing debris, breaking down packaging, and keeping aisles and work areas clear.
• Help assign and prioritize daily work while actively participating in completing assignments.
• Provide practical guidance and training on warehouse procedures, safe material handling, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate receiving, transfer, replenishment, and return transactions in the inventory management system.
• Communicate with purchasing, operations, installation teams, vendors, drivers, and management regarding material needs and work priorities.
• Assist with material sourcing, vendor pricing, and replenishment coordination as needed.
• Identify and help implement improvements to warehouse layout, organization, workflow, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to perform regular physical warehouse work throughout the shift.
• Ability to lead by example and work alongside employees to meet daily operational needs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust to changing installation, delivery, and material requirements.
• Working knowledge of receiving, stocking, picking, staging, inventory control, and cycle counting.
• Experience using inventory management software.
• Strong attention to detail when handling materials, verifying quantities, and recording transactions.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Familiarity with warehouse quality control practices and performance measures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Education & Experience

• At least three years of relevant warehouse experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role that includes direct participation in daily warehouse work.
• Experience with material handling, shipping and receiving, and inventory management.
• Forklift certified preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift, lower, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Use team lifting or appropriate equipment for heavier or bulky materials.
• Stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Frequently bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive material-handling tasks.
• Climb steps or ladders as needed to access inventory.
• Perform frequent loading, unloading, stocking, picking, and equipment-staging activities.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Active warehouse environment with frequent physical activity and movement of materials, equipment, and vehicles.
• Generally Tuesday through Saturday, with a typical start time of 6:00 a.m., Tuesday - Friday and 5:00a.m. on Saturdays. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
• Not eligible for remote work.

Position Components

• Supervisory component: Yes.
• Managerial component: No.
• Confidentiality component: Yes.

If you enjoy physical work, leading by example, and keeping warehouse operations moving, apply today!