Warehouse Associate

Grant Mechanical; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Simple IRA with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Grant Mechanical in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure HVAC and plumbing teams have the exact materials, tools, and equipment needed to complete jobs efficiently. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and a positive work ethic in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will receive and verify shipments, stage items for technicians, manage inventory, and assist with forklift operation and basic fleet coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/inventory is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with HVAC and plumbing parts is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; forklift certification is a plus or willingness to be trained.
• Basic computer skills and inventory software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments of HVAC and plumbing equipment, pipes, fittings, and other materials.
• Stage, pull, and load equipment and materials for technicians' routes; ensure safe, accurate loading.
• Track inventory and assist with cycle counts and annual audits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse; ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Assist in tracking company tools and equipment checked out by technicians; coordinate basic fleet maintenance.
• Process returns and warranty parts with vendors and restock usable items.
• Safely operate forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Independent or team work

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Grant Mechanical is seeking a highly organized and reliable Warehouse Associate to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical part in our daily operations by ensuring our HVAC technicians and plumbers have the exact materials, tools, and equipment they need to complete their jobs efficiently. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and preferably has some familiarity with plumbing and HVAC materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipping & Receiving: Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments of HVAC & Plumbing equipment, pipes, fittings, and other materials. Check packing slips against delivered goods and report any discrepancies or damages. Put equipment, parts, and materials away in their designated locations.
• Staging & Loading: Pull, stage, and load equipment and materials for technicians' daily routes. Ensure all trucks are loaded safely, accurately, and on time.
• Inventory Management: Track incoming and outgoing inventory. Assist with regular cycle counts and annual inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. Ensure aisles are clear, inventory is properly labeled and stored, and safety protocols are strictly followed.
• Tool & Fleet Tracking: Assist in tracking company tools and equipment checked out by technicians. May assist in basic fleet maintenance coordination (e.g., scheduling oil changes or tracking truck cleanliness).
• Returns & Warranties: Process return materials from job sites. Restock usable items, properly dispose of scrap (e.g., copper, old AC units), and assist in processing warranty and returnable parts with vendors.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment to move heavy materials.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Any warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience would be great but not required. Willing to train the right candidate.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with HVAC and plumbing parts, fittings, and equipment is highly preferred.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Forklift certification is a plus (or willingness to be trained and certified).
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills and proficiency with inventory management software
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to consistently lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects (up to 50-75 lbs).
• Comfortable performing physical labor that requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment subject to varying temperatures (hot in summer, cold in winter).

What We Offer

• Compensation: $18-$20 per hour, based on experience
• Benefits: Company Paid Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement: Simple IRA with company match
• Time Off: [Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays]
• Growth: Opportunities for training and career advancement within the company.