Role summary
We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse Foreman to manage daily operations for our HVAC and electrical divisions. This role involves leading a small team of warehouse staff and drivers, ensuring timely material and equipment delivery to job sites, and maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient warehouse environment. Responsibilities include inventory management, receiving and staging materials, coordinating deliveries, managing returns, overseeing yard operations, and enforcing safety regulations. The ideal candidate has prior warehouse or supply chain experience, ideally in trades supply, with leadership experience and forklift certification.
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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