Assistant Shift Supervisor

About the role

The Assistant Shift Supervisor supports the daily operations of the warehouse by assisting with the supervision, coordination, and execution of receiving, inventory, picking, packing, and shipping activities. This role serves as a working leader who provides direction and support to warehouse associates while actively participating in operational tasks to ensure efficiency, accuracy, productivity, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Count, verify, receive, pick, pack, stage, process, and ship products accurately using the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring all inventory transactions, quantities, labeling, addresses, and shipping documentation are correct.
• Inspect inbound and outbound shipments for damage, shortages, discrepancies, part number accuracy, and expiration dates, and complete required documentation for shipment-related issues.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink-wrap machines, and other material handling equipment to safely move, load, unload, transport, and store products throughout the warehouse.
• Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, audits, stock rotation, aisle assessments, inventory reconciliation, and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Perform product recovery, repacking, re-boxing, and other warehouse support functions in accordance with company standards and product handling requirements.
• Maintain warehouse equipment, facilities, and work areas in a clean, organized, safe, and operational condition, including basic equipment upkeep, housekeeping, and facility support activities.
• Assist in supervising warehouse associates by assigning work, monitoring workflow, supporting daily shift operations, and ensuring productivity, accuracy, and service objectives are consistently achieved.
• Train, coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to warehouse team members while promoting teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and workload planning to ensure adequate coverage and efficient utilization of resources during regular operations, peak periods, and special projects.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Purchasing, and other departments to support timely and accurate order fulfillment and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), while identifying and communicating safety concerns and opportunities for process improvement.
• Utilize WMS and related technologies to monitor operational performance, inventory accuracy, throughput, labor efficiency, and reporting metrics, escalating significant operational, inventory, staffing, or safety concerns to management as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience required.
• 1+ year of experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) required.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with warehouse technology, scanners, and WMS applications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience required.
• 1+ year of experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) required.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with warehouse technology, scanners, and WMS applications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety practices.

Skills

• Warehouse operations
• Inventory management
• Shipping/receiving processes
• Leadership and coaching
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Warehouse technology proficiency
• OSHA regulations and safety practices

Benefits

At Turtle, we offer a competitive compensation package including a starting salary of $21 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. We also provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized.

Pay

$21/hour

Schedule

Part-time position

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. We are a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

What To Do Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle. Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.