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.
