How to hire a warehouse assistant manager

How to hire a warehouse assistant manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step warehouse assistant manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a warehouse assistant manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new warehouse assistant manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your warehouse assistant manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a warehouse assistant manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a warehouse assistant manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a warehouse assistant manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents warehouse assistant manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Warehouse Assistant Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Warehouse Assistant Manager		$13-41
   Shipping And Receiving Supervisor	A shipping and receiving supervisor streamlines the shipping process for a more efficient company. The supervisors oversee and maintain the supplies and inventory through product receipt, storage, and delivery... Show more	$13-22
   Distribution Supervisor	A distribution supervisor is in charge of overseeing all distribution processes in a warehouse or similar setting, ensuring accuracy and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities typically revolve around coordinating deliveries and shipment, managing schedules, delegating tasks, assessing the performance of the workforce, and maintaining records of all transactions... Show more	$19-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Safety Standards
   • Inventory Control
   • Delivery Truck
   • Warehouse Operations
   • Logistics
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Pallet Jack
   • Purchase Orders
   • Warehouse Management
   • Warehouse Inventory
   • Warehouse Equipment
   • WMS
   • Customer Orders

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   Responsibilities:

   • Train warehouse personnel to manage logistics of receiving overseas container deliveries consisting of 10,000 parts per container.
   • Assist in transition from picking orders from paper to use of WMS system and use of RF guns.
   • Maintain all RF equipment and responsible for the equipment repairs of the RF equipment.
   • Initiate and finalize contract negotiations for full truckload, LTL, courier, small package carriers.
   • Assist in the design of a full allocations bin system and RF scanning system to the building.
   • Develop new tracking systems, providing a more efficient way to track employee errors and outbound LTL shipments.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your warehouse assistant manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A warehouse assistant manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, warehouse assistant managers' average salary in florida is 46% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level warehouse assistant managers 68% less than senior-level warehouse assistant managers.
   • Certifications. A warehouse assistant manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a warehouse assistant manager's salary.

   Average warehouse assistant manager salary

   $49,905yearly

   $23.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level warehouse assistant manager salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a warehouse assistant manager job description

   A good warehouse assistant manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a warehouse assistant manager job description:

   Warehouse assistant manager job description example

   We are currently seeking a full-time
   Assistant Warehouse Manager to join our warehouse team. The Assistant Warehouse Manager is an hourly position and reports directly to the Warehouse Manager with the responsibility to load and unload product, help maintain a clean and efficient warehouse operation, and provide support and leadership in the overall warehouse management.
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
   Transport items from suppliers to warehouse, including transporting materials to client sites directly. May drive delivery truck; pick up materials from vendors, unload materials, deliver and unload materials to job sites. Prepare parcels for warranty shipments and/or returns. Cut and stage materials for subcontractor pickups and job site deliveries. Load materials into customer vehicle. Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code. Complete projects and tasks assigned by the Warehouse Manager to support efficient warehouse operations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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   Requirements: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum two years of warehouse experience. Ability to lift a minimum of 75-100 lbs without restriction and on a regular basis Strong communication and customer service skills Must be able to pass DOT testing or have current valid DOT card Must have a valid Minnesota driver license Forklift experience preferred but not required Knowledge of floor covering industry a plus Must be available to cover weekends, evening and holiday hours, when needed and flexible to work as early as 6:00 am or as late as 6:30pm Must be able to pass drug screening / background check
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   Ability to sit at computer monitor for long periods throughout the day. Must possess the ability to stand for long periods of time; to reach with hands and arms; to move among and between offices; to handle mail and documents; to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 10 pounds; to see well enough to discern differences in quality of documents and files.
   WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   General working conditions Ability to lift a minimum of 75-100 lbs without restriction and on a regular basis Warehouse environment May have to meet tight deadlines
   OUR BENEFITS Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision) Life Insurance Paid Holidays and Time Off 401(k) Plan with company matching
   Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
   
   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right warehouse assistant manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with warehouse assistant managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit warehouse assistant managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your warehouse assistant manager job on Zippia to find and recruit warehouse assistant manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with warehouse assistant manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new warehouse assistant manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the warehouse assistant manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new warehouse assistant manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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