Warehouse Associate

Baker Distributing; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Distributing in Texas City, TX seeks a Warehouse Associate to support our HVAC distribution operation. You will pick and verify orders, inspect goods, stock inventory, and prepare shipments while maintaining accurate records.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math, and the ability to work safely with forklifts and PPE. Prior warehouse or HVAC experience is a plus; you will join a fast-paced team committed to reliable service and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC equipment in a wholesale distribution setting.
• Background in sales, operations, purchasing, or inventory management preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service, problem-solving, and relationship-building.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning, mentoring, and leadership.
• Mechanical or technical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools; assistive technologies may be used to support this function.
• A valid driver’s license is required only if driving is an essential function.

Responsibilities

• Pick and verify orders for customers.
• Conduct Quality Inspections to verify accuracy of received, picked, and shipped products.
• Daily loading and unloading of products for delivery to customers and other Sales Centers.
• Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise.
• Prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Responsibilities include daily truck and forklift maintenance checks.
• Assist management with inventory counts and daily warehouse upkeep.
• Adhere to all warehouse safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Report safety hazards or incidents to management.
• Participate in safety trainings and drills.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of all products and safe operation of forklifts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service mindset

Written & verbal communication

Analytical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Process improvement

English communication (safety)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team: Warehouse Associate Wanted!

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking for a fast-paced warehouse environment?We'reseeking a skilled Warehouse Associate to join our team at Baker DistributingCompany, a leading wholesale HVAC distributorship. As a Warehouse Associate,you'llplay a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse, includingpickingand verifying orders, conducting quality inspections, andmaintainingaccurateinventory levels.

Summary

The Warehouse Associateis responsible forthe inventory of the Warehouse and the daily transfer of HVAC freight and materials in a fast-paced environment. Theultimate goalof this role is toprocure, pick, process, and dispatch products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships thatcarriesmultiple brands of equipment,partsand supplies.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities

• Pick and verify orders for customers.

• NOTE:Baker has set ProductionStandards theemployee willbe requiredto meet on a weekly basis.The employee will receiveadditionalinformation about Production Standards requirements during the interview process and afterhire.

• Conduct Quality Inspections to verify/ensure the products being received,pickedand shipped areaccurate.

• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.

• Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise.

• Prepare orders for shipment as needed.

• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance.

• Assistmanagement with inventory counts and provide daily upkeep of the Warehouse.

• Adhere to all warehouse safety protocols and procedures.

• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) asrequired.

• Report any safety hazards or incidentsimmediatelyto management.

• Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.

• Ensure proper handling and storage of all products to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Follow all guidelines for the safe operation of forklifts and other warehouse equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may substitute.

• Demonstrated experience with HVAC equipment in a wholesale distribution setting.

• Background in sales, operations,purchasing, or inventory management preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service, problem-solving, and relationship-building.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; reasonableaccommodationswill be provided as needed.

• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning, mentoring, and leadership.

• Mechanical or technical experience preferred.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools; assistive technologies may be used to support this function.

• A valid driver’s license isrequiredonly if driving is an essential function of the role.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to developlong termrelationships.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.

• Strong and creative problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Proactivelyseekscontinuous process and service improvements.

• This role requires the ability to understand and communicate in English tocomply withsafety standards, training, policies, and procedures. Reasonableaccommodationswill be provided to support effective communication.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Required to position self to access equipment by standing,sitting, orwalking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

• Operates computer and telephone equipment for extended periods of time.

• Visual acuity isrequiredto perform essential job functions such as reading labels, inspecting equipment, monitoring inventory, and operating machinery. Tasks may involve close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and visual focus.

• Required tooperatewarehouseequipment suchas forklifts and pallet jacks

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