Warehouse Manager Jobs in Washington
Warehouse Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, food and beverage logistics, and aerospace supply chain from entry-level supervisors through senior operations managers. The busiest hiring markets are Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane, where employers like Amazon, Boeing, and Sysco Washington maintain large distribution and logistics operations. The most sought-after specialties include inventory control, cold chain management, and fulfillment center operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
Starting Shift-Sunday-Thursday 6PM Start time.The Manager, Warehouse will ensure a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with warehouse associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in warehouse operations to manage personnel and drive efficient warehouse operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product.
- Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the warehouse.
- Oversee and develop warehouse associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Discuss associate performance with Sr. Warehouse Managers and create plans to address gaps.
- Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
- Direct and supervise the work and productivity of associates within the warehouse department. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
- Participate in building high-performing teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers. Review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
- Lead and direct associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on the trucks. Oversee the preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
- Monitor operational information, such as "mis-picks" and productivity reports, to ensure the entire shift meets rates and follows preferred methods. Take action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
- On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers. Ensure product is stocked in appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes & procedures. Monitor replenishment activity to ensure stock is available for the shipping shift and to minimize the potential for “shorts”. Oversee will call.
- Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment.
- Work with operations management team to identify sources of inventory shrink and assist in development of an action plan. Analyze the current operations and make recommendations to improve on expense and cost control.
- Regularly inspect facility for safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate. Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.
- Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed.
- Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel)
- Other duties assigned by manager.
SUPERVISION:
- Direct: Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates (Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.)
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Warehouse leaders and coworkers; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
- External: N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work takes place in normal warehouse environments as well as in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements:
- Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.
- Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.
- Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
- Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
Travel:
- 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
Education/Training:
- High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses/Certifications:
- HACCP certification a plus.
- PCQI certification a plus.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND: OCCASIONALLY
WALK: FREQUENTLY
DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY
SIT: FREQUENTLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
PUSH/PULL 2: OCCASIONALLY
CLIMB/BALANCE 3: OCCASIONALLY
STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY
KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY
BEND: OCCASIONALLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
TWIST: OCCASIONALLY
GRASP OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY
1 (Drive Vehicle: Forklift, pallet jack)
2 (Push/Pull: Pallet jack controls, doors, product, pallets)
3 (Climb/Balance: On/off pallet jack, stairs)
4 (Grasp Objects: Pens, telephone, computer mouse, paperwork, pallet jack controls, boxes)
5 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
6 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
This role may also receive incentive compensation.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
Starting Shift-Sunday-Thursday 6PM Start time.The Manager, Warehouse will ensure a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with warehouse associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in warehouse operations to manage personnel and drive efficient warehouse operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product.
- Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the warehouse.
- Oversee and develop warehouse associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Discuss associate performance with Sr. Warehouse Managers and create plans to address gaps.
- Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
- Direct and supervise the work and productivity of associates within the warehouse department. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
- Participate in building high-performing teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers. Review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
- Lead and direct associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on the trucks. Oversee the preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
- Monitor operational information, such as "mis-picks" and productivity reports, to ensure the entire shift meets rates and follows preferred methods. Take action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
- On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers. Ensure product is stocked in appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes & procedures. Monitor replenishment activity to ensure stock is available for the shipping shift and to minimize the potential for “shorts”. Oversee will call.
- Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment.
- Work with operations management team to identify sources of inventory shrink and assist in development of an action plan. Analyze the current operations and make recommendations to improve on expense and cost control.
- Regularly inspect facility for safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate. Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.
- Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed.
- Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel)
- Other duties assigned by manager.
SUPERVISION:
- Direct: Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates (Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.)
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Warehouse leaders and coworkers; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
- External: N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work takes place in normal warehouse environments as well as in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements:
- Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.
- Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.
- Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
- Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
Travel:
- 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
Education/Training:
- High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses/Certifications:
- HACCP certification a plus.
- PCQI certification a plus.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND: OCCASIONALLY
WALK: FREQUENTLY
DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY
SIT: FREQUENTLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
PUSH/PULL 2: OCCASIONALLY
CLIMB/BALANCE 3: OCCASIONALLY
STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY
KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY
BEND: OCCASIONALLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
TWIST: OCCASIONALLY
GRASP OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY
1 (Drive Vehicle: Forklift, pallet jack)
2 (Push/Pull: Pallet jack controls, doors, product, pallets)
3 (Climb/Balance: On/off pallet jack, stairs)
4 (Grasp Objects: Pens, telephone, computer mouse, paperwork, pallet jack controls, boxes)
5 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
6 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
This role may also receive incentive compensation.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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Warehouse Manager Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in warehouse manager jobs across Washington.
- Forklift certification required, with WISHA-compliant safety training documentation
- Three or more years of warehouse or distribution center supervisory experience
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams of fifteen or more warehouse associates
- Experience with OSHA compliance, safety audits, and incident reporting procedures
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Warehouse Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a warehouse manager in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a warehouse manager, but employers consistently expect forklift certification that meets Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act standards administered through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Most hiring managers look for a combination of supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution setting and familiarity with inventory systems. An associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business strengthens your candidacy, particularly at larger regional employers.
Which companies hire warehouse managers in Washington?
Employers hiring warehouse managers in Washington right now include McKinstry, Amazon, and Tree Top, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of major e-commerce fulfillment centers, food distribution networks, and aerospace supply chain operations means hiring is consistent year-round across the state.
Which Washington cities have the most warehouse manager jobs?
Kent, Tacoma, and Everett have the most warehouse manager openings in Washington. Seattle and Tacoma drive the bulk of listings through their port activity, major e-commerce fulfillment infrastructure, and food and beverage distribution networks, while Spokane serves as the primary logistics hub for eastern Washington, supported by regional distribution centers serving both retail and healthcare supply chains.
Are there remote warehouse manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Warehouse management is fundamentally an on-site role requiring direct oversight of staff, inventory, and physical operations. About 0% of warehouse manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve regional or multi-site oversight responsibilities rather than day-to-day floor management.
How can I get hired as a warehouse manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead or shift supervisor role from a warehouse associate or inventory specialist position at a large Washington employer such as Amazon, Sysco, or a regional food distribution center. Many of these employers run internal advancement programs that develop associates into team leads and eventually operations supervisors. Earning a forklift operator certification through a Washington Department of Labor and Industries approved course and completing a supply chain or logistics certificate at a Washington community college strengthens your application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to warehouse manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to warehouse manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, and other Washington locations. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each employer without creating an account or signing up.
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