Job Title: Assistant Warehouse Lead CompanyLocation: On-site – Bakersfield, CA Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (occasional early starts or extended days during heavy receiving and install weeks) Reports To: Warehouse Lead / Operations Team Assignment Type: Temp-to-hire Pay: $20-$22 DOE
Job SummaryWe're looking for an experienced, professional warehouseman to serve as the #2 in our warehouse. This person works directly alongside our Warehouse Lead, jumps in on any task the lead handles, and keeps the floor moving on heavy days so the lead can focus on assigned tasks.Our warehouse receives full containers and multi-pallet freight, stages product by job, and loads trucks for deliveries and installations. This is not an entry-level role — we need someone who can take direction, work independently, and be trusted to run the floor when the lead is tied up.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport & Backup to the Warehouse Lead• Step in for the lead on day-to-day floor tasks during heavy receiving, loading, or install weeks.• Direct and assist temporary or general warehouse staff when assigned.• Keep the lead and Operations Team informed of issues, delays, and shortages as they happen.Receiving• Unload containers and LTL freight; count, inspect, and verify against the BOL and packing list.• Note all visible damage or shortages on the BOL before the driver leaves — this is non-negotiable.• Photograph shipments and damage and upload to the designated shared folder; report damage through the company's notification process.• Break down, sort, and stage freight by job number.Shipping, Staging & Loading• Pull, stage, and verify product for deliveries and installation jobs.• Load, organize, protect, and secure product in trucks so it arrives undamaged and in unload order.Inventory & Organization• Support the lead with cycle counts, location accuracy, and reporting discrepancies.• Keep product labeled, located, and organized by job so it can be found quickly.• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse always.
Equipment & Safety• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.• Follow all Cal/OSHA and company safety policies; speak up about hazards.Documentation• Accurately record daily time against job numbers and warehouse tasks.• Complete receiving paperwork, counts, and notes clearly and on time.Qualifications
Required• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience, including shipping and receiving.• Prior lead, assistant lead, or senior associate experience.• Experience directing temporary and general warehouse staff.• Experience operating forklift and pallet jack• Experience unloading containers and palletized freight.• Able to lift and move heavy, bulky, and fragile items (furniture, cabinets, boxed equipment) and stand/walk for extended periods.• Strong attention to detail with counts, paperwork, and BOLs.• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently without constant supervision.• Basic computer/phone skills: email, taking and uploading photos, simple spreadsheets.
Preferred• Experience with furniture, fixtures, and equipment or installation-based companies.• Valid California driver's license with a clean record.• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, or Excel.What We're Looking For• A professional warehouseman — takes pride in accurate, clean, organized work.• Sees what needs to be done and takes initiative.• Stays calm and productive on heavy days and under deadlines.• Communicates problems early instead of working around them.
Physical Requirements• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs; team-lift heavier items.• Frequent bending, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling.• Work in a warehouse environment with seasonal heat.• PPE required as assigned (safety-toe boots, gloves, vest as needed).