Warehouse & Fleet Entry Level Associate

J Blanton Plumbing; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company-paid training and professional

Stable, full-time W-2 position

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

J. Blanton Plumbing is seeking a driven Warehouse, Fleet & Logistics Associate in the Chicagoland area. This entry-level role requires no prior warehouse experience and emphasizes attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

You will support inventory, fleet maintenance, and logistics to help our growing team meet demand. You will learn to organize materials, coordinate with technicians, and ensure efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, dependable, and hardworking.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt.
• Physically capable of warehouse work.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials and deliveries.
• Check deliveries for accuracy and report shortages or damaged items.
• Count inventory and maintain material quantities.
• Stage materials for upcoming jobs.
• Organize warehouse shelves and storage areas.
• Keep warehouse clean, safe, and organized.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Assist with regular inventory counts.
• Process and organize returns and unused materials.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Reliable

Physically active

Good communication

Tools

Basic computer skills

Smartphone usage

Job description

J. Blanton Plumbing is a fast-growing residential plumbing and home services company serving the Chicagoland area.

We are looking for an ambitious, dependable, and hardworking person to join our team as a Warehouse, Fleet & Logistics Associate.

This is an entry-level position. You do not need years of warehouse experience to be successful. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, good attitude, attention to detail, and a desire to learn.

For the right person, this role can be the starting point for a long-term career at J. Blanton Plumbing, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, advance into more senior positions, and significantly grow your compensation as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities :

• Receive incoming plumbing materials, parts, equipment, and deliveries.
• Check deliveries for accuracy and report shortages or damaged items.
• Count inventory and help maintain accurate material quantities.
• Stage materials and equipment for upcoming plumbing jobs.
• Organize warehouse shelves, storage areas, and staging locations.
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and organized.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Assist with regular inventory counts.
• Process and organize returns and unused materials.

Tools and Equipment

• Record which crews or employees have equipment assigned to them.
• Help track company tools and equipment
• Inspect equipment for damage or missing items.
• Identify equipment that needs maintenance or repair.
• Help coordinate repairs with vendors.
• Follow up to make sure repaired equipment is returned and ready for use.
• Make sure crews have the equipment they need for scheduled jobs.

Fleet and Vehicles

• Help maintain records for company vehicles.
• Perform basic visual inspections of vehicles.
• Identify vehicle damage, cleanliness issues, missing equipment, or maintenance needs.
• Help coordinate oil changes, tires, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Drop off or pick up vehicles from repair facilities when needed.
• Help track registrations, inspections, and other vehicle documentation.
• Make sure company vehicles are properly stocked and ready for our technicians.

Logistics and Operations

• Help move materials and equipment between the warehouse, vendors, and job sites.
• Work with technicians and field leadership to prepare materials for upcoming jobs.
• Help solve urgent material, equipment, and vehicle issues.
• Keep warehouse, equipment, and vehicle records accurate and up to date.
• Look for ways to make the warehouse cleaner, faster, and organized.
• Perform other warehouse, fleet, logistics, and operational duties as needed.

Experience is not the most important thing to us. Attitude, ambition, and reliability are.

The ideal candidate:

• Is ambitious and wants an opportunity to grow.
• Shows up on time and can be counted on.
• Works hard and stays productive.
• Is organized and pays attention to details.
• Takes pride in keeping things clean and organized.
• Is comfortable working with their hands and being physically active.
• Can use basic computers, smartphones, and technology.
• Communicates well with coworkers and supervisors.
• Takes responsibility when something needs to get done.
• Has a valid driver's license.
• Can regularly lift, move, and handle materials and equipment in a warehouse environment.

Previous warehouse, plumbing, construction, fleet, automotive, delivery, or logistics experience is helpful but not required.

Who This Role Is Great For

This position is designed for someone who may be early in their career but wants more than just another hourly job.

We want someone who sees a problem and helps solve it. If materials need to be staged, you get them ready. If a truck needs service, you help make sure it gets handled. If something is missing, you help find it. If the warehouse is disorganized, you help fix it.

You will have the opportunity to learn how the warehouse, fleet, purchasing, logistics, and field operations of a large and growing plumbing company work.

As you prove yourself, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility, career advancement, and pay growth.

We offer two full-time schedule options:

• Monday–Friday: 6:30AM -3:30PM $20.00 per hour
• Saturday–Wednesday: 6:30AM-3:30PM $22.00 per hour

The Saturday–Wednesday schedule receives higher hourly compensation because it includes regular weekend coverage.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid training and professional development
• Stable, full-time W-2 position
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding remodeling company
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for advancement as the company continues to grow