Maintenance Warehouse Assistant (Entry Level)

United Flow Technologies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydnor Hydro is seeking a motivated Maintenance Warehouse Assistant in Richmond, Virginia. This hands-on role involves supporting warehouse operations, making local deliveries, and maintaining safety and organization standards. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of relevant experience and can operate forklifts. Join a company dedicated to critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a great opportunity to start your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in warehouse operations or related hands-on environment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily warehouse operations through stocking and inventory management.
• Perform local deliveries to transport materials and equipment.
• Assist with facility maintenance and general upkeep of the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Material handling

Delivery driving

Forklift operation

Customer service

Job description

Sydnor Hydro is seeking a motivated Maintenance Warehouse Assistant to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career with a company that supports critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the region.

In this hands‑on role, you will assist with warehouse operations, equipment organization, inventory support, and general maintenance responsibilities while gaining exposure to the water and wastewater industry. This position requires working on‑site Monday‑Friday from 7:30‑4:30 and local travel to customer sites.

What you’ll do:

• Support daily warehouse operations by accurately stocking, organizing, receiving, and pulling materials for customer orders, project needs, and inventory management activities
• Perform local delivery routes to transport materials and equipment to customers, job sites, and company locations while providing professional customer service
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse and yard
• Assist with facility maintenance and general upkeep to help maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment both inside the warehouse and throughout the property
• Learn and develop working knowledge of industrial products including pipe, valves, fittings, and related equipment to support counter sales, customer requests, and day‑to‑day warehouse operations
• Collaborate with warehouse, service, and sales teams to ensure materials are prepared, organized, and available to support ongoing projects and customer needs
• Follow company safety procedures, inventory processes, and operational standards to support efficient warehouse and delivery operations

Background/ Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in warehouse operations, material handling, delivery driving, facility maintenance, or a related hands‑on environment
• Experience stocking, organizing, pulling, and staging materials in a warehouse or industrial setting a plus
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment
• Comfortable making local deliveries and operating company vehicles in a safe and professional manner
• Interest in learning industrial products such as pipe, valves, fittings, and related water and wastewater equipment
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, stay organized, and support a fast‑paced team environment
• Ability to lift and move materials, work on your feet throughout the day, and perform general physical warehouse duties
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work environment

Sydnor Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.