Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead

Looking for a cool job in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team representing the industry leader in HVAC equipment? The Warehouse Lead is responsible for materials management, inventory control and shipping/receiving at one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships that carries multiple brands of equipment, parts and supplies. The ultimate goal of this role is to successfully manage the daily operations of all facets of the Warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct activities of the Warehouse.
• Serve as the primary lead for all pick-up, shipping and receiving activities.
• Insure customer service and service areas are maintained to the highest levels for all pick-up and delivery activities.
• Ensure Company vehicles and equipment are maintained on a regular basis according to manufacturer specifications.
• Direct and participate in the bin location maintenance of all areas of the Facility.
• Train and manage warehouse personnel, including those in receiving/shipping, delivery, and fleet driver roles.
• Communicate and train Warehouse personnel on Company policies and procedures regarding the safe and proper movement/handling of any product.
• Ensure proper training of personnel handling Company inventory to be in the most professional manner and to minimize damages and losses; training inclusive of forklift, appliance lift, and Driver training.
• As directed by the Sales Center Manager, responsible for inventory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years Warehouse operational experience within the HVAC industry and product lines associated with HVAC, preferably in the operations of a wholesale HVAC equipment supply house.
• Proficiency in air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment at a wholesale distribution level.
• Proven success in purchasing and inventory management.
• Proven success in managing and mentoring other employees.
• Must possess the attitude of wanting to learn and grow with our Company.
• Mechanical or Technical background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred.

Min/Preferred Education Level Description

Preferred 2 Year / Associate Degree

Years of Experience

1 Year Minimum 1-2 years Warehouse operational experience within the HVAC

industry and product lines associated with HVAC, preferably in the

operations of a wholesale HVAC equipment supply house.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. This position may require working extra hours on occasion.

Physical Demands Demand Frequency

Sedentary Lifting 0-10 pounds Frequent

Light Lifting 10-20 pounds Frequent

Moderate Lifting 20 to 50 pounds Frequent

Heavy Lifting 50 to 100 pounds Occasional

Pulling/Pushing, Carrying Frequent

Reaching or working above shoulder Occasional

Walking Constant

Standing Constant

Sitting Occasional

Stooping Occasional

Kneeling Occasional

Repeated Bending Occasional

Climbing Occasional

Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use Constant

Operating a motor vehicle Occasional

Operating a commercial vehicle Never

Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc Frequent

Other Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. Occasional

EEO Statement

Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.