Here is what you will be doing as part of the team:Business Title: Warehouse Associate Objective: Looking for a Cool Job in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team representing the industry leader in HVAC equipment? The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the day-to-day warehouse upkeep, including picking and verifying orders, loading, and unloading of products, and inventory control using warehouse equipment state of the art technology. The ultimate goal of this role is to procure, process, and dispatch products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships. About Us Looking for a cool job? Join the HVAC industry leader! Gemaire Distributors is a fully owned subsidiary of Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO), the largest network of HVAC distribution businesses in the U.S. As one of Watsco's subsidiaries, Gemaire distributes top-quality HVAC/R equipment and supplies from more than 110 locations in 12 states including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, California, Nevada and Arizona. Our customer-focused associates, vast inventory and technology initiatives allow us to provide our customers with best in class service. As a member of the Gemaire team you will enjoy:
- Exciting opportunities with a company that is growing
- Great work hours! Standard business hours are Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Purchase Program
Don't Leave Your Future Up in the Air Apply for a COOL Job Today! Job RequirementsDuties and Responsibilities:
- Daily loading and unloading of products.
- Receive, inspect and stock all merchandise.
- Verify all items received to items ordered for accuracy.
- Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
- Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance.
- Appropriate use and maintenance of OF device.
- Assist with physical inventory and inventory control.
- Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders and/or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped.
- Provide excellent customer service to external customers.
- Ensure grounds and warehouse are kept neat, orderly, and safe for employees and customer traffic.
- Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one's regular job duties.
- Wear appropriate PPE.
- Perform other duties as assigned. In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 months Warehouse experience including forklift operation.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Knowledge of HVAC and truckload logistics is a plus.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. This position may require working extra hours on occasion. Physical Demands-Frequency Sedentary - Lifting 0-10 pounds Constant Light Lifting - 10-20 pounds Constant Moderate Lifting - 20 to 50 pounds Constant Heavy Lifting - 50 to 100 pounds Constant Pulling/Pushing, Carrying Constant Reaching or working above shoulder Constant Walking Constant Standing Constant Sitting Constant Stooping Constant Kneeling Constant Repeated Bending Constant Climbing Occasional Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use Frequent Operating a motor vehicle Never Operating a commercial vehicle Never Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc Constant Other - Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. Occasional Use of OF Device/Technology Constant EEO Statement: Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis ofage, 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.