Warehouse Assistant Manager

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Description

Warehouse Assistant Manager - Edison, NJ

Summit Appliance, a division of Felix Storch, Inc. is a 57 year old family business, is located in the Bronx, NY and Edison, NJ. We specialize in major appliances for smaller kitchens and specialty markets. For more information candidates can view our website As the result of continuing growth the Company is looking for employees to join our warehouse operations.
Position Summary

The FSI Warehouse Assistant Manager provides daily operational support to ensure accurate receiving, put away, inventory control, picking, packaging, labeling, truck scheduling, and shipment execution for the Edison, NJ facility. This role supports the Warehouse Manager and Operations team to maintain inventory accuracy, optimize bin locations, ensure correct product identification, and uphold quality standards while keeping NetSuite updated for accurate shipping and invoicing.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving & Put away - Support coordination of inbound receiving, verification of product condition, and accurate put away into designated bin locations.
• Inventory Strategy & Accuracy - Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts, bin audits, and optimization of storage locations.
• Picking & Order Preparation - Ensure correct picking of units, adherence to serial number capture, and validation of packing lists before shipment.
• Packaging & Pallet Standards - Verify use of correct packaging materials, pallet types, and labeling attachments to ensure proper product identification.
• Labeling & Identification - Confirm all units have accurate labels securely attached and readable for downstream processes.
• Truck Scheduling & Routing - Assist in scheduling outbound trucks, verifying routing, and ensuring the right products are loaded onto the correct carriers.
• Shipment Accuracy - Validate that shipments match customer requirements and internal documentation before release.
• ERP System Updates - Ensure all shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions are accurately entered in our Systems to support correct invoicing and daily operational reporting.
• Quality Verification - Inspect products for visible defects, packaging issues, or labeling inconsistencies prior to shipment.
• Operational Coordination - Work closely with warehouse leads, QC, and operations management to resolve discrepancies and maintain workflow efficiency. Implement Quality and EHS Procedures, write/update Standard Operating Procedures and support implementing Procedures.
• Resources and Organization - support hire and performance assessment of current and future staff and support team training and development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations, distribution, or logistics.
• Strong understanding of receiving, Put away, picking, and shipping processes.
• Ability to identify labeling, packaging, and serial number discrepancies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in appliance / furniture distribution or manufacturing.
• Prior exposure to inventory control or bin optimization.
• Forklift certification (optional but beneficial).
• Experience with truck routing or carrier coordination.

Physical & Warehouse Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to inspect units, pallets, and labels with attention to detail.

KPIs & Performance Expectations

• Inventory accuracy (cycle count variance, bin accuracy).
• Picking accuracy and serial number capture compliance.
• On-time shipment release and truck scheduling adherence.
• NetSuite transaction accuracy and timeliness.
• Reduction of labeling/packaging errors.
• Overall quality compliance of outbound units.

Hire and promote current and future staff based on merit and performance.

• Implement Quality and EHS Procedures.

• Write/update Standard Operating Procedures

• Implement Procedures and Train appropriately.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental insurance (some employee contribution is required)
• Company paid vision and life insurance.
• 401k with a company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Discretionary bonuses and profit sharing.

Pay rate: $27-$30 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm.

Pay Range

Location
Edison

About the Organization
Summit Appliance ( a Division of Felix Storch, Inc. is a 50-year-old private business, located in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. We are a manufacturer and distributor of major appliances, including vaccine, healthcare and life science refrigeration. We are adding staff to handle our recent growth, and the anticipated growth from the largest product expansion in our history.


This position is currently accepting applications.