Warehouse Associate

gemairedistributors; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemaire Distributors in the United States seeks a Warehouse Associate to handle daily warehouse operations, including loading/unloading, receiving, stocking, picking and verifying orders, and inventory control with forklift equipment and related tech. The role emphasizes safety, strong attention to detail, excellent customer service, and reliability.

Candidates should be willing to learn, pass pre-employment checks, and work Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays in a fast-paced HVAC

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

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

Safety-conscious

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

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.