Warehouse Assistant (Non-Union)

Hewitt Young; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Rochester seeks a Warehouse Assistant to facilitate material delivery and maintain warehouse organization. The role requires proficiency in safely loading and unloading materials, conducting vehicle and tool maintenance, and strong communication with field teams. Ideal candidates will have a clean driving record, safety awareness, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position is critical for operational efficiency on project sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record and demonstrate professional conduct.
• Commitment to safety in material handling is essential.
• Dependability and follow-through are critical.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and secure materials for delivery.
• Deliver materials to various job sites as per schedules.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on vehicles and tools.
• Communicate effectively with field leaders about deliveries.
• Inspect returned materials and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Strong safety awareness

Reliable and punctual

Organized and detail-oriented

Basic knowledge of construction materials and tools

Ability to safely lift 50 pounds

Job description

At Hewitt Young, excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off.

Role Mission

The Warehouse Assistant ensures field crews receive the right materials, tools, and equipment safely, accurately, and on time. This role supports productivity in the field by preparing orders, executing deliveries, maintaining warehouse organization, and ensuring safe movement of materials throughout the day.

Core Responsibilities

• Safely load and secure materials, tools, and equipment for delivery.
• Deliver materials to job sites based on delivery schedules and staging requirements.
• Office and warehouse cleaning.
• Stage materials on site in the correct location to support installation workflow.
• Communicate with field leaders on arrival, quantities, shortages, and placement.
• Pull and prepare orders daily based on pick lists and priority schedules.
• Receive deliveries from suppliers, verify against purchase orders, and store appropriately.
• Perform preventive maintenance on company vehicles including but not limited to oil changes, cleaning and stocking.
• Perform preventive maintenance on company tools and equipment.
• Inspect returned tools/equipment for damage, cleanliness, and completeness.
• Maintain material labels, stock levels, and accurate movement logs.
• Contribute to clean, safe, and organized warehouse and loading zones.
• Report low inventory, back orders, shortages, or damaged materials immediately.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe material handling.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable in follow-through.
• Ability to safely lift, load, and secure materials and equipment.
• Clean driving record and professional conduct at job sites.
• Basic knowledge of construction materials and tools.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.