Warehouse Assistant Manager

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring for a Warehouse Assistant Manager for a large distribution center located in Schiller Park, IL. The Warehouse Assistant Manager will supervise daily operations of the warehouse including receiving incoming shipments, sorting & transferring materials, and preparing shipments for outbound delivery.

This role is hands-on and leadership-driven—you’ll be responsible for keeping the warehouse running efficiently, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the team to get orders out the door the right way, every time.

SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All direct hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($45,000-$55,000/yr) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).

Available shifts include M-F 7am-4pm.

Responsibilities of the Warehouse Assistant Manager:

Oversee multiple departments such as packaging teams and maintenance to ensure orders are picked and shipped accurately and on time.
Manage receiving operations to ensure material is checked in and stocked efficiently
Review pulling reports and address accuracy issues as needed
Conduct and document monthly safety meetings
Print and distribute order and shipping documents for warehouse processing
Push completed orders through invoicing in the ERP system
Coordinate freight pickups and communicate with carriers
Inspect outgoing shipments and verify against documentation
Assist with routing of local deliveries
Operate a forklift to pick, transport, and package materials
Maintain internal record-keeping systems
Ensure proper packaging procedures for safe transport of materials
Provide tracking updates to the sales team
Resolve delivery and shipping issues as they arise
Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and ERP reconciliation
Cross-train across all warehouse functions and drive process improvements

Preferred Qualifications of the Warehouse Assistant Manager:

Previous warehouse and leadership experience required
Forklift experience is a plus
Clean driving record required
Willing to travel to Houston, Texas, if necessary
Strong attendance, punctuality and reliability
Ability to delegate, lead, and hold team members accountable
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accuracy environment

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast.

We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

Access to a wide range of job opportunities
Competitive pay
Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
Electronic weekly pay
Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions

In accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment‑related evaluations.

AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision‑making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.

Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today!