Warehouse Associate

watscocareers; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsco, a leading HVAC distributor, is seeking a Warehouse Associate for its Gemaire Distributors subsidiary in Asheville. The role emphasizes loading/unloading, inventory control, order picking, and safe warehouse operations.

The position requires a strong focus on customer service, accuracy, and the ability to work with a team. Occasional overtime and bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• 6 months Warehouse experience including forklift operation.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC and truckload logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily loading and unloading of products.
• Receive, inspect and stock all merchandise.
• Verify all items received to items ordered for accuracy.
• Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance.
• Appropriate use and maintenance of OF device.
• Assist with physical inventory and inventory control.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders and/or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped.
• Provide excellent customer service to external customers.
• Ensure grounds and warehouse are kept neat, orderly, and safe for employees and customer traffic.
• Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Drug screening & background check

Forklift operation

Bilingual (Spanish)

HVAC knowledge

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily loading and unloading of products.
• Receive, inspect and stock all merchandise.
• Verify all items received to items ordered for accuracy.
• Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance.
• Appropriate use and maintenance of OF device.
• Assist with physical inventory and inventory control.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders and/or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped.
• Provide excellent customer service to external customers.
• Ensure grounds and warehouse are kept neat, orderly, and safe for employees and customer traffic.
• Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months Warehouse experience including forklift operation.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC and truckload logistics is a plus.

Work Schedule Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. This position may require working extra hours on occasion.

Demand Frequency

Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds Constant

Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds Constant

Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds Constant

Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds Constant

Pulling/Pushing, Carrying Constant

Reaching or working above shoulder Constant

Walking Constant

Standing Constant

Sitting Constant

Stooping Constant

Kneeling Constant

Repeated Bending Constant

Climbing Occasional

Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use Frequent

Operating a motor vehicle Never

Operating a commercial vehicle Never

Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc Constant

Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. Occasional

Use of OF Device/Technology Constant

EEO Statement

Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color , race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.

Job Summary

Subsidiary: Gemaire Distributors

Business Title: Warehouse Associate

Objective

Looking for a Cool Job in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team representing the industry leader in HVAC equipment? The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the day-to-day warehouse upkeep, including picking and verifying orders, loading, and unloading of products, and inventory control using warehouse equipment state-of-the-art technology . The ultimate goal of this role is to procure, process, and dispatch products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships.