Warehouse Lead: Fast-Paced Ops, Growth & Ownership

JENKINS PLUMBING; Townsend (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on exp.

Opportunities for professional growth

Employee benefits for eligible

Supportive, team‑oriented environment

100% associate‑owned company

Job summary

Jenkins Plumbing Company is seeking a dependable Warehouse Lead Associate to oversee daily warehouse operations and support our residential plumbing construction teams. The role requires coordinating receiving, storage, and distribution of materials while maintaining accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

You will lead a team of warehouse associates, manage inventory records, and collaborate with field teams and supervisors to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of warehouse, inventory, or material handling experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a warehouse lead or supervisory role preferred.
• Experience in plumbing, construction, or building materials distribution is a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively with a team.
• Knowledge of inventory management procedures and warehouse operations.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory tracking systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse staff, supervisors, and management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull warehouse materials and equipment.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, organizing, and distributing plumbing materials and supplies.
• Provide daily direction and guidance to warehouse associates to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee inventory organization and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify quantities, and inspect materials for accuracy and damage.
• Prepare, pull, and stage plumbing materials and supplies for delivery to construction job sites.
• Coordinate material requests and deliveries with supervisors, field personnel, and management.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or supply needs to management.
• Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of plumbing materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and organizing incoming deliveries.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as authorized and trained.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, organization, and workflow.
• Train and assist warehouse associates on proper procedures, safety practices, and company expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and workplace safety standards.
• Communicate operational concerns, material shortages, and equipment issues to management.Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Jenkins Plumbing Company is seeking a dependable Warehouse Lead Associate to oversee daily warehouse operations and support our residential plumbing construction teams. The role requires coordinating receiving, storage, and distribution of materials while maintaining accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

You will lead a team of warehouse associates, manage inventory records, and collaborate with field teams and supervisors to meet project needs.