Warehouse Associate

About Us:

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary:

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Warehouse Associate position. This role is responsible for accepting and recording incoming deliveries to the warehouse. This position will work with all employees to ensure material, equipment and tools are received and tracked efficiently and accurately. This position will also help assist with shipping duties for outgoing trucks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily delivery, return, loading, unloading, and verification of materials, equipment, and tools for job sites; assist with scheduling and tracking delivery hours as needed.
• Maintain accurate shipping and delivery records, including returns, dunnage, pallets, and damage claims, report discrepancies or issues to supervision.
• Operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment safely to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Organize, track, and maintain warehouse storage systems to ensure materials, tools, and equipment are stored securely and efficiently.
• Oversee daily cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, yard, and dock areas, including trash removal and seasonal snow and ice control.
• Assist with vehicle, forklift, and equipment maintenance, inspections, and monitoring of fuel/propane supplies.
• Monitor warehouse safety practices, assist with tracking employee safety training, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Secure warehouse buildings, doors, vehicles, and exterior equipment at the end of each workday.
• Perform general clerical, administrative, stocking, and support duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, construction support, or materials handling environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to safely lift and move materials (up to approximately 75 lbs.) and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling procedures, and inventory control.
• Forklift experience preferred; ability to obtain required certifications or permits as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to accurately sort, count, verify, and document materials and shipments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with field crews, supervisors, and office staff; basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with company standards; ability to operate company vehicles as required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms. Physical activities, including but not limited to standing, walking, balancing and climbing stairs/ladders.

The employee regularly lifts and/or moves items up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel to job sites within the servicing territory assigned by the company.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Field environments may vary based on project or weather conditions. Working at heights over 50 feet in varying weather conditions. Weather conditions range from summer and below freezing in the winter. Weather conditions include wind, snow, rain and hot sun. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits:

DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, company discounts, and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy:

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy .

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