Stockroom Manager - UniFirst

Company: UniFirst
Location: Stratford
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Stockroom Manager

Our Stockroom Managers Are Kind of a Big Deal!

Are you a proactive and motivated leader? If so, UniFirst would love to speak with you about our Stockroom Manager role! This position is an integral leader within UniFirst. You will ensure that all stockroom employees work in a safe environment and have the proper support to achieve optimum performance. At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday and Sunday off!! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Pay & Benefits:

On the job training & great hourly pay + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What's in it for you?

Training:
Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance: We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off!

Career Growth:
Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Many of our managers started at UniFirst working on the production floor!

Culture:
Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:
At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure that the stockroom team is completing tasks successfully according to company standards including garment grading, pieces received and keyed, stocking, inventory, order assembly, picking, emblem processing, merchandise receiving, etc.
• Ensure that the customer/supplier requirements are communicated throughout the Stockroom Department.
• Report requirements completed daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Educate all Stockroom Department employees on the duties and responsibilities as outlined in their job descriptions and requirement manuals.
• Cross-train personnel within the Stockroom Department.
• Create an atmosphere for self-improvement by delegating responsibility, encouraging voluntary cross-training and outside formal education.
• Create a positive atmosphere by treating employees with dignity, respect and soliciting their involvement in problem solving.
• Maximize divisional profits to provide short- and long-term contribution.
• Develop improved processes, systems, procedures and maximizing efficiency through innovation and creativity.
• Minimize manpower costs through goal setting, careful scheduling, work-flow controls and continuous interaction with department associates.
• Control merchandise costs by adhering to proper processing, merchandise purchasing goals and procedures, and identification of merchandise damaged by customers.
• Participate in the attainment of divisional growth goals for customer retention by providing quality products.
• Manage departmental activities regarding safety, health and environmental issues to ensure proper consideration
• Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.
  
  Qualifications
  
  What we're looking for:
  
  • High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older
  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate background or equivalent experience is preferred
  • 1-3 years of inventory control and work scheduling experience
  • Familiarity with Windows Operating systems Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Inventory control software experience is preferred
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Ability to read, write, and strongly communicate
    About UniFirst
    
    The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.
    
    UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine's "Best Companies to Sell For" list and recognized on Forbes magazine's "Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies" list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there's never been a better time to join our team.
    
    UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws
    
    UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call (978) 658-8888 to let us know the nature of your request.
    
    UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

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