What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Horwitz?
At Horwitz, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. For over 100 years, we’ve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.
We’re committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefits—you’ll be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
A Warehouse Associate within the Shipping & Receiving area at Horwitz provides an integral part of serving our clients with excellent customer service while incorporating our core values of Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do, and Curious. This position is responsible for processing a large volume of shipments and variety of tools and equipment. They also help handle outgoing shipments to jobsites. The Warehouse Associate collaborates with sales reps, project managers, vendors, field foremen, service techs, manufacturers, vendors, shipping companies, and the warehouse team to efficiently handle materials.
RESPONSIBLITIES/DUTIES:
- Maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Daily forklift inspection and ensure lift maintenance is up-to-date.
- Responsible for non-fabrication receiving at Horwitz.
- Includes: identifying job, tagging shipment, and safely storing items
- Maintain receiving dashboard with QR coding
- Notifying appropriate parties of package/shipment received and sending QR code information
- Work with project managers and field foremen to return equipment and materials to vendors.
- Visible presence at Shipping & Receiving to assist walk-ins from other team members or delivery drivers.
- Ensure outgoing deliveries are properly tagged, loaded, and orders are complete.
- Assists with building and grounds maintenance including:
- Shovel snow from walks and entrances, spread salt and sand as necessary.
- Assist with trash removal from work areas to the dumpster.
- Sweeping floors, removing cardboard, scrap metal, keeping workspace tidy
- Be part of a fun and productive warehouse team.
- Assist with other warehouse tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do and Curious.
- Get better every day.
SKILLS/ABILITES:
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to independently organize, plan and prioritize work
Excellent verbal communication skills
Basic math skills
Intermediate computer skills
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to adapt and be flexible
Ability to recall and find information
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent required
2 years minimum experience
Warehouse or warehouse experience preferred, but not required
Prior experience in shipping & receiving is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
Prolonged periods of standing
Frequent use of keyboard and computer mouse
Work both indoors and outdoors during all seasons
Salary : $22 - $26