Warehouse Foreman

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Warehouse Foreman to run the warehouse and yard operations for our HVAC and electrical divisions. You’ll keep material, equipment, and tools moving to job sites on time, lead a small warehouse team, and make sure our field crews have what they need to stay productive. This is a working leadership role for someone who knows the trades’ material side and takes pride in an organized, safe, efficient operation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, schedule, and train warehouse staff and drivers, setting daily priorities and holding the team to safety and productivity standards
• Receive, inspect, stage, and store incoming HVAC equipment (RTUs, condensers, air handlers, ductwork, fittings) and electrical material (wire, conduit, gear, panels, fixtures)
• Pull and stage job kits against project material lists and coordinate deliveries with project managers, superintendents, and service dispatch
• Maintain accurate inventory counts, cycle counts, and records in the company’s inventory or ERP system
• Manage wire reels, cutting, and tracking of remnants to reduce waste
• Track tools and equipment check-out and returns, coordinating repairs, calibration, and replacements
• Process material returns, handle damaged or incorrect shipments, and work with vendors and purchasing to resolve issues
• Oversee the company yard, including equipment, lifts, trailers, and fleet staging
• Operate and supervise use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
• Enforce OSHA and company safety practices, including proper rigging, lifting, storage, and housekeeping
• Identify opportunities to improve layout, workflow, and turnaround on material requests

Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory and parts control

• Receive, inspect, and put away incoming parts, equipment and job supplies, and check them against purchase orders and packing slips
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and locations, and run regular cycle counts
• Track stock levels, and flag or reorder commonly used items, such as filters, belts, motors and refrigerant, before they run out
• Report damaged, missing or incorrect shipments to purchasing and the vendor
• Keep records of returns, warranty parts and core returns

Job and truck support

• Pull and stage materials for scheduled jobs and quotes so technicians leave with what they need
• Stock, restock and organize the trucks, and keep truck inventory checklists current
• Make sure parts are charged to the correct job or work order
• Coordinate same-day and emergency part requests with dispatch and technicians

Fleet and equipment

• Help keep the fleet ready by coordinating vehicle fueling, cleanliness and routine checks
• Report vehicle damage or maintenance needs, and log service requests
• Maintain warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and shelving, and make sure only trained staff operate them

Safety and compliance

• Enforce safety rules, including PPE, safe lifting, forklift procedures, and ladder and rack safety
• Store, label and handle refrigerants, chemicals and hazardous materials according to regulations
• Keep aisles, exits, fire extinguishers and eyewash stations clear and inspected
• Report and investigate injuries, near-misses and accidents
• Hold regular toolbox safety talks

Team leadership

• Assign daily tasks to warehouse staff and drivers, and keep work on schedule
• Train new warehouse employees on procedures and systems
• Monitor attendance, performance and conduct, and give feedback to management
• Cover or fill in on warehouse tasks as needed

Organization and recordkeeping

• Keep the warehouse clean, organized and labeled
• Maintain accurate records in the inventory or job-management system
• Report to management on stock levels, shortages, and recurring problems or costs
• Support audits and year-end inventory counts

Typical requirements  

• Prior warehouse or supply-chain experience, ideally in HVAC, plumbing, electrical or construction supply
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Forklift certification (or the ability to get it)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong organization and communication

What You'll Get

• Salary Range: $45k to $60k a year
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.