Assistant Warehouse Manager

Role

Assistant Warehouse Manager will oversee the daily flow of goods and personnel within our manufacturing and distribution operation. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between our Cutting & Packaging production lines and our Shipping & Receiving docks. We are looking for a hands‑on leader who can jump onto a forklift one minute and optimize a staging layout the next.

This position reports to the Operations Manager.

• Production Oversight (Cutting & Packaging)
• Cutting Area Production:
  Monitor and support the loading of bulk raw materials into specific wiping product cutting area and accurately track quantities.
• Packaging Area Management:
  Supervise the final boxing and labeling of products to ensure they meet quality and branding standards. Operate and manage the flow of packaged goods out of the automated palletizer system. Operate the pallet wrapper to prepare finished goods for shipment staging. Tag and track finished goods pallets and place them into shipment or stock finished goods areas.
• Workflow Coordination:
  Ensure that the cutting area feeds the packaging area efficiently to prevent bottlenecks and keep the area organized by material type.
• Order Fulfillment & Shipping Staging
  • Pick & Pack:
    Pick orders from finished goods inventory.
  • Shipping Staging:
    Organize outgoing shipments in designated staging lanes with correct shipping documentation to ensure rapid loading and minimize carrier wait times.
• Inventory Accuracy:
  Conduct regular cycle counts to maintain real‑time stock levels.
• Logistics & Dock Operations
  • Loading/Unloading:
    Assist with the loading and unloading of LTL carriers, containers, and local delivery trucks.
• Carrier Coordination:
  Interface with drivers and dispatchers to ensure paperwork (BOLs, packing slips) is accurate and signed.
• Safety Compliance:
  Enforce strict adherence to OSHA standards, particularly regarding forklift operation and pallet racking safety.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in forklift operation (certification preferred) and experienced with inventory management and production planning.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mindset: A “lead‑by‑example” attitude with the ability to pivot priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.

• Weekly attendance bonus
• Weekly production bonus
• 3 Quarterly attendance bonuses
• 1 end‑of‑year performance bonus
• PTO
• 6 paid holidays off
• Birthday paid day off
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & more

The Coastal Wipers family has deep roots in the wiping cloth industry. Starting in 1982 with Gary Smiles when he founded Coastal Wipers in Tampa, Florida and now with his son David Smiles, proudly carrying on the family business, building on the success that father Gary has established.
The Coastal Wipers is on a mission… People, Planet and Profit may be a catchy tag line for some companies, but we are committed to improving the lives of our employees and the communities they live in, being environmentally responsible with our manufacturing and sourcing practices and growing a sustainable profitable business that endures for future generations.
A deep understanding that all wiping solutions are unique to the customers needs, our team of “Wiper Experts” are here to prescribe the very best suited wiper for your application. You can rest assured your getting a wiper that will meet your unique performance needs and provide for the most cost effective solution.