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Warehouse Associate

1-800-Plumber + Air Pacific NW
Beaverton, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

About the Role

We are looking for a dependable, organized, and proactive Warehouse Associate to support our growing field operations.

This role plays an important part in keeping our technicians productive by ensuring the warehouse, service vehicles, inventory, tools, equipment, fleet, and materials are organized, accurate, and ready when needed.

As our company continues to grow, we are actively building and refining our warehouse and inventory systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating order, improving processes, solving problems, and helping build systems that can grow with the company.

The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, pays close attention to detail, understands the importance of controlling material costs, and is always looking for ways to make operations more efficient.

What You’ll Do

Warehouse & Inventory Management

  • Maintain accurate warehouse inventory levels and organized stocking areas.
  • Conduct routine inventory and cycle counts.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
  • Monitor commonly used materials and recommend appropriate stocking levels.
  • Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and organization.
  • Monitor excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.

Service Vehicle Stock

  • Maintain standardized inventory levels for technician service vehicles.
  • Restock trucks with required materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Complete scheduled truck inventories.
  • Monitor commonly used and emergency materials.
  • Recommend changes to truck stock levels based on usage and field needs.

Purchasing & Material Sourcing

  • Source materials from approved vendors.
  • Compare vendor pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Create, issue, and track purchase orders.
  • Coordinate material pickups and deliveries.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
  • Build and maintain positive vendor relationships.
  • Recommend alternative products when appropriate.
  • Support purchasing decisions through cost comparisons and analysis.

Technician & Field Support

  • Prepare materials for upcoming jobs and projects.
  • Help technicians locate specialty materials and equipment.
  • Respond to urgent field material requests.
  • Deliver tools, equipment, and materials to job sites when needed.
  • Assist with loading and unloading materials.
  • Provide field labor support when needed to help crews complete work efficiently.

Tools & Equipment

  • Track company-owned tools and equipment.
  • Issue equipment to employees and maintain accurate records.
  • Coordinate equipment inspections, repairs, and replacements.
  • Monitor equipment utilization and assist with loss prevention.

Fleet Support

  • Track vehicle mileage and preventative maintenance intervals.
  • Schedule vehicle repairs and maintenance when needed.
  • Communicate vehicle status and repair timelines to technicians and supervisors.
  • Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance records.
  • Help ensure company vehicles remain clean, safe, and ready for operation.

What We’re Looking For

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Comfortable using tablets and smartphones.
  • Experience with inventory management or inventory control systems is preferred.
  • Experience working in a warehouse environment or distribution center is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and drain materials and equipment is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to safely learn and operate tools, equipment, warehouse systems, and company vehicles.

Physical Requirements

This is an active position that requires the ability to:

  • Push or pull up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Climb ladders.
  • Crawl, crouch, kneel, bend, and reach.
  • Assist with digging when supporting field crews.
  • Sit for periods of time while completing administrative work.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured through areas such as:

  • Maintaining 95% or greater inventory accuracy.
  • Completing scheduled cycle counts on time.
  • Maintaining warehouse organization standards.
  • Helping maintain material costs at or below company targets.
  • Reducing obsolete and excess inventory.
  • Maintaining purchasing within approved vendor guidelines.
  • Maintaining 100% technician vehicle stock readiness.
  • Completing scheduled truck inventories.
  • Ensuring emergency inventory requirements are consistently met.
  • Processing purchase orders accurately and promptly.
  • Supporting proactive inventory planning to reduce unnecessary field purchases, including a goal of fewer than 4 Home Depot receipts per technician per month.

The Traits That Matter Most

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

  • Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative
  • Accountability
  • Cost Awareness
  • Strong Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Safety Focus
  • A Continuous Improvement Mindset

Why This Role Matters

This position is more than stocking shelves. You will have a direct impact on technician productivity, material costs, fleet readiness, job efficiency, and overall company profitability.

You will also have the opportunity to help shape how our warehouse operation functions as the company grows. If you enjoy building systems, solving problems, staying organized, and being the person others can rely on to keep things moving, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: $20–$26 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26

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