Forklift-Certified HVAC Distribution Warehouse Associate

Rheem Manufacturing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-Dental-Vision benefits available day 1

401K plus match

Paid vacation & sick time

Company paid holidays

Referral program

Life Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider in New Jersey is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to support its distribution operations. This role involves safely handling, organizing, and preparing products for shipment, ensuring accuracy and teamwork. Candidates should have prior warehouse experience, be forklift certified, and possess strong organizational skills. Benefits include medical, 401K match, and paid time off. Join us to contribute to essential distribution services.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience preferred, especially in HVAC or industrial distribution.
• Forklift certified.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders.
• Pick, pack, and prepare HVAC equipment and parts for customer orders.
• Load and unload delivery trucks using proper lifting techniques.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift certification

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to lift 50lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Join Rheem Northeast Distribution at our new

Job Description

Join Rheem Northeast Distribution at our new distribution center in Paulsboro, NJ. As a leader in HVAC solutions, we supply contractors, multifamily communities, and commercial properties across the Northeast. We’re seeking a dependable Warehouse Associates to support our distribution operations by handling, organizing, and preparing products for shipment. This role is a key part of our service commitment — combining accuracy, safety, and teamwork to ensure our customers receive the right products on time.

Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated, and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and documentation.
• Pick, pack, and prepare HVAC equipment and parts for customer orders with a focus on accuracy and care.
• Load and unload delivery trucks using proper lifting techniques and warehouse equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment to prevent accidents and promote efficiency.
• Properly label and document all outgoing shipments in accordance with shipping procedures.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure stock accuracy.
• Follow all company safety protocols and procedures, including proper use of PPE and equipment.
• Report any safety hazards, damaged goods, or incidents immediately to supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience preferred, especially in HVAC or industrial distribution.
• Forklift certified.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs.
• High school diploma or GED
  
  

Benefits

• Medical-Dental-Vision benefits available day1!
• 401K plus match
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Company paid holidays as designated
• Referral program
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
  
  

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
  
  

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.