Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Warehouse Inventory Specialist to support the daily warehouse and fleet operations of our plumbing company. This position is responsible for receiving, counting, sorting, stocking, and distributing materials, as well as maintaining accurate warehouse, truck, and fleet inventory.

The Warehouse Inventory Specialist will also make local deliveries, complete supply-house pickups, assist with fleet housekeeping and upkeep, and manage inventory associated with new truck assignments and returned company vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Warehouse and Material Inventory

· Receive incoming shipments and verify materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and delivery documents.

· Inspect materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies.

· Count, label, sort, organize, and stock plumbing materials, equipment, and supplies.

· Maintain organized warehouse shelves, bins, staging areas, and storage locations.

· Pick, prepare, and stage materials for technicians, field crews, and company projects.

· Perform routine cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliations.

· Research and report inventory shortages, overages, damaged materials, and other discrepancies.

· Enter receiving information, inventory adjustments, and other basic information into the company’s inventory system.

· Maintain accurate records for materials issued, returned, transferred, or restocked.

· Safely operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts, when qualified.

Deliveries and Supply-House Pickups

· Make local deliveries of materials, tools, equipment, and supplies to jobsites, company locations, and field employees.

· Pick up materials, equipment, and special orders from local plumbing supply houses and vendors.

· Verify that pickup and delivery orders are complete and accurate.

· Obtain required signatures, receipts, and delivery documentation.

· Load and unload company vehicles safely and securely.

· Communicate delays, shortages, damaged items, or order discrepancies to the appropriate team member.

· Maintain a professional and courteous presence when interacting with vendors, customers, technicians, and supply-house personnel.

Fleet and Truck Inventory

· Monitor inventory assigned to company service trucks and fleet vehicles.

· Perform periodic truck inventory counts and identify missing, damaged, excess, or obsolete materials.

· Restock company vehicles according to established inventory levels and approved truck stock lists.

· Maintain records of inventory added to, removed from, or transferred between vehicles.

· Prepare materials, tools, equipment, and standard stock for new truck assignments.

· Inspect and inventory materials, tools, equipment, keys, fuel cards, and company property when vehicles are returned or reassigned.

· Document inventory discrepancies related to returned vehicles and communicate findings to management.

· Assist with transferring inventory between trucks, the warehouse, and jobsites.

· Help maintain consistent truck-stock standards across the fleet.

Fleet Housekeeping and Upkeep

· Assist with the company’s fleet housekeeping and vehicle upkeep program.

· Help ensure company vehicles are clean, organized, properly stocked, and ready for use.

· Inspect vehicle interiors, cargo areas, shelving, bins, and storage compartments for cleanliness and organization.

· Report visible vehicle damage, maintenance concerns, safety issues, expired registrations, or missing equipment.

· Assist with coordinating routine vehicle cleaning, inspections, and scheduled maintenance.

· Maintain records or checklists related to vehicle condition, cleanliness, inventory, and upkeep.

· Support management with vehicle assignment, reassignment, and return processes.

General Responsibilities

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and work environment.

· Follow all company safety procedures and material-handling practices.

· Assist with general warehouse housekeeping, including sweeping, removing debris, breaking down boxes, and disposing of packaging materials.

· Work collaboratively with purchasing, dispatch, field technicians, management, and other team members.

· Perform additional warehouse, delivery, inventory, or fleet-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

· Valid driver’s license with an acceptable and insurable driving record.

· Ability to safely operate a company vehicle for local deliveries and pickups.

· Ability to accurately count, sort, label, organize, and track inventory.

· Basic computer and data-entry skills.

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Dependable attendance and ability to work the scheduled shift.

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and move materials throughout most of the workday.

Preferred Qualifications

· Previous warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, or material-handling experience.

· Previous experience managing vehicle, truck, or fleet inventory.

· Experience making commercial deliveries or completing vendor pickups.

· Forklift experience or current forklift certification.

· Familiarity with plumbing materials, fittings, valves, tools, and equipment.

· Experience using inventory-management software, barcode scanners, or warehouse-management systems.

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in a warehouse environment and may include exposure to outdoor weather conditions while loading vehicles, making deliveries, completing pickups, or inspecting fleet vehicles. The employee may regularly work around vehicles, shelving, tools, equipment, plumbing materials, and powered material-handling equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.