Warehouse Manager

Overview CORT Events is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Houston, TX! This position will relocate to Austin, TX around April 2024. The Warehouse Manager will coordinate with the Operations Manager to manage the loading, unloading, repair, maintenance, warehousing, and inventory control of short-term rental furniture both in the warehouse and at trade show and event sites. Coordinates delivery schedules and logistics with sales team, clients and management.

Manages drivers, warehouse and temporary labor personnel in a 24-hour a day business environment to assure efficiency and safety. Works evenings and weekends as necessary. Occasionally may be required to drive a truck to and from delivery sites.

Starting Salary: $60,000 / year. What We Offer Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays Company-paid disability and life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee discounts and perks Career growth and mentorship opportunities Responsibilities Manages all Operations Team members (both CORT employees and temp labor) throughout the employee life cycle from hiring, setting expectations, monitoring performance, providing feedback, development, progressive discipline, and termination. Manages the control, condition, and security of inventory.

Works with the Group Office to plan and organize product transfers between districts. Inspects physical condition of warehouse and furniture. Responsible for proper staging, loading and unloading of furniture.

Ensures that safety standards are adhered to in all areas of the warehouse. Provides necessary training on basic furniture repair and safety (including OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, lift operations certification, and safety meetings.) Responsible for insuring accurate and timely cycle counts, as well as other procedural operations to account for inventory. Provides management reports as necessary.

Qualifications Associates Degree with 3 + years related industry experience or at least 6 years related industry experience without a degree. Management experience with demonstrated ability to develop employees and maintain effectiveness with peers. Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.

Excellent communication skills, reasoning skills, and computer proficiency skills. Ability to self-direct and work independently. Ability to make minor repairs to furniture and to match colors.

Must be at least 21 years of age (if driving is required for the position). Must have valid state driver's license and safe driving record. About CORT Events CORT, a part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.

For more information on CORT, visit https://www.cort.com. Working for CORT Events We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

About CORT CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event and trade show furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. CORT Events is the leading nationwide provider of rental furnishings for the exhibit and events industry. From high-profile special events and trade shows, to corporate meetings and weddings, CORT provides the rental furnishings that make exhibitions and events possible.

For more information on CORT Events, visit www.CORTevents.com. As part of a national company, CORT Trade Show & Event Furnishings offers opportunities for career development, professional growth, competitive salaries with position-specific incentive or commission plans, a comprehensive benefit plan, 401(k) and Profit Sharing, educational expense reimbursement and employee discounts. CORT conducts drug screening, background checks and MVR checks (if applicable) as a condition of employment.

CORT also participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.