What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead position at Shambaugh & Son, L.P.?
Who We Are
Northstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas based company. Northstar has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin, Lewisville, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta, GA we have grown to be a nationally recognized company. Northstar engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems for structures including commercial, government, healthcare, high-rise condominiums and mixed-use projects.
We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. and together we perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 4,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry’s highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.
Job Summary:
Northstar is looking for a Warehouse Lead. In this role you would be responsible for managing inventory, coordinating material logistics, and ensuring timely delivery of equipment to job sites. This position is responsible for receiving, labeling, organizing, and tracking fire alarm materials such as panels, devices, conduit, and wiring. The associate works closely with project managers, field supervisors, clients, vendors, and procurement teams to stage materials based on project schedules while maintaining warehouse safety and accuracy. This role is essential to keeping field operations efficient, organized, and well-supplied.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal process -- it is probably fraudulent.
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
#shambaugh # Northstar
Northstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas based company. Northstar has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin, Lewisville, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta, GA we have grown to be a nationally recognized company. Northstar engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems for structures including commercial, government, healthcare, high-rise condominiums and mixed-use projects.
We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. and together we perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 4,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry’s highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.
Job Summary:
Northstar is looking for a Warehouse Lead. In this role you would be responsible for managing inventory, coordinating material logistics, and ensuring timely delivery of equipment to job sites. This position is responsible for receiving, labeling, organizing, and tracking fire alarm materials such as panels, devices, conduit, and wiring. The associate works closely with project managers, field supervisors, clients, vendors, and procurement teams to stage materials based on project schedules while maintaining warehouse safety and accuracy. This role is essential to keeping field operations efficient, organized, and well-supplied.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries of fire alarm equipment, conduit, wiring, panels, devices, and tools.
- Interact / communicate with site personnel regarding delivery schedule and inspection admittance.
- Label and organize inventory by job number, device type, or system components to support accurate field deployment.
- Maintain an accurate inventory log using spreadsheets, ERP, or warehouse management systems.
- Stage materials for upcoming job phases based on project schedule and delivery requests.
- Properly organize material per location and building in accordance with the awarded quantities and bill of materials.
- Coordinate with project managers and field supervisors to prepare and issue field material kits.
- Track material usage and returns from job sites, ensuring proper handling of surplus or defective items.
- Handle and store equipment safely, including sensitive fire alarm components like smoke detectors, special hazard devices, panels, modules, and other material.
- Perform routine warehouse upkeep such as cleaning, organizing, and maintaining safety standards.
- Assist with packaging and shipping of materials to remote job sites or satellite warehouses.
- Operate forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred) to move heavy inventory safely.
- Maintain tools, testing devices, and field gear inventory, ensuring items are returned and in working condition.
- Support incoming and outgoing logistics for long-lead items and large bulk deliveries.
- Document and report damaged or missing materials to procurement or project management teams.
- Ensure that the material storage is fulfilling the manufacturer guidelines.
- Assist in periodic cycle counts and full warehouse audits for inventory control.
- Follow OSHA and company safety standards at all times in the warehouse and during material handling.
- Follow guidelines from the Operations / Site manager to maintain stock and cost.
- Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed between the demand.
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
- 3 years of experience in warehousing and inventory industry.
- Forklift / Telehandler certification is a must.
- Proper material handling skills and familiar with warehouse / outdoor working conditions.
- Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam etc.
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations.
- Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites.
- OSHA10 certified individuals required.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
- Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.
EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal process -- it is probably fraudulent.
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
#shambaugh # Northstar