Warehouse Associate
Department: Warehouse
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor/Manager
Position Overview
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately fulfilling customer orders, maintaining organized inventory, and supporting daily warehouse operations. This role plays a key part in delivering excellent customer service to contractors and vendors while ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced wholesale HVAC and roofing distribution environment.
Essential Responsibilities
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Accurately pull, stage, and verify customer orders for pickup or delivery
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Provide courteous, professional service to customers, vendors, and team members
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Assist with loading and unloading materials, including HVAC equipment, roofing supplies, and related products
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Receive, inspect, and stock incoming inventory and special-order shipments
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Prepare and stage materials for outbound deliveries
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Complete required shipping and receiving documentation, including obtaining customer/vendor signatures
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Process return materials in accordance with company warranty procedures
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
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Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts (tow motors), pallet jacks, hand trucks, and ladders
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Participate in company-sponsored product and safety training sessions
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Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Results Areas
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Order fulfillment accuracy
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Timely staging of deliveries and customer pickups
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Safe operation of equipment and adherence to safety standards
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Positive and professional customer interactions
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Reliable attendance and flexibility to work overtime when needed
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Contribution to overall warehouse organization and efficiency
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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Prior warehouse, distribution, or building materials experience preferred
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Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification)
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Ability to lift 50–75 lbs regularly and work in varying warehouse conditions
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Dependable with a strong work ethic