About the role
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Warehouse Foreman to run the warehouse and yard operations for our HVAC and electrical divisions. You’ll keep material, equipment, and tools moving to job sites on time, lead a small warehouse team, and make sure our field crews have what they need to stay productive. This is a working leadership role for someone who knows the trades’ material side and takes pride in an organized, safe, efficient operation.
What You’ll Do • Lead, schedule, and train warehouse staff and drivers, setting daily priorities and holding the team to safety and productivity standards • Receive, inspect, stage, and store incoming HVAC equipment (RTUs, condensers, air handlers, ductwork, fittings) and electrical material (wire, conduit, gear, panels, fixtures) • Pull and stage job kits against project material lists and coordinate deliveries with project managers, superintendents, and service dispatch • Maintain accurate inventory counts, cycle counts, and records in the company’s inventory or ERP system • Manage wire reels, cutting, and tracking of remnants to reduce waste • Track tools and equipment check-out and returns, coordinating repairs, calibration, and replacements • Process material returns, handle damaged or incorrect shipments, and work with vendors and purchasing to resolve issues • Oversee the company yard, including equipment, lifts, trailers, and fleet staging • Operate and supervise use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment • Enforce OSHA and company safety practices, including proper rigging, lifting, storage, and housekeeping • Identify opportunities to improve layout, workflow, and turnaround on material requests
Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory and parts control • Receive, inspect, and put away incoming parts, equipment and job supplies, and check them against purchase orders and packing slips • Maintain accurate inventory counts and locations, and run regular cycle counts • Track stock levels, and flag or reorder commonly used items, such as filters, belts, motors and refrigerant, before they run out • Report damaged, missing or incorrect shipments to purchasing and the vendor • Keep records of returns, warranty parts and core returns
Job and truck support • Pull and stage materials for scheduled jobs and quotes so technicians leave with what they need • Stock, restock and organize the trucks, and keep truck inventory checklists current • Make sure parts are charged to the correct job or work order • Coordinate same-day and emergency part requests with dispatch and technicians
Fleet and equipment • Help keep the fleet ready by coordinating vehicle fueling, cleanliness and routine checks • Report vehicle damage or maintenance needs, and log service requests • Maintain warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and shelving, and make sure only trained staff operate them
Safety and compliance • Enforce safety rules, including PPE, safe lifting, forklift procedures, and ladder and rack safety • Store, label and handle refrigerants, chemicals and hazardous materials according to regulations • Keep aisles, exits, fire extinguishers and eyewash stations clear and inspected • Report and investigate injuries, near-misses and accidents • Hold regular toolbox safety talks
Team leadership • Assign daily tasks to warehouse staff and drivers, and keep work on schedule • Train new warehouse employees on procedures and systems • Monitor attendance, performance and conduct, and give feedback to management • Cover or fill in on warehouse tasks as needed
Organization and recordkeeping • Keep the warehouse clean, organized and labeled • Maintain accurate records in the inventory or job-management system • Report to management on stock levels, shortages, and recurring problems or costs • Support audits and year-end inventory counts
Typical requirements • Prior warehouse or supply-chain experience, ideally in HVAC, plumbing, electrical or construction supply • Leadership or supervisory experience • Forklift certification (or the ability to get it) • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet • Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems • Valid driver’s license • Strong organization and communication
What You'll Get • Salary Range: $45k to $60k a year • Medical, dental, and vision coverage. • PTO and paid holidays. • 401(k) with company match. • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
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