Assistant Warehouse Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Gowan/Garrett, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. We are Houston’s largest single-source provider of premier construction, tenant buildouts, fabrication, HVAC contracting, and mechanical services. Over the years we’ve built solid, long-term client relationships that have resulted in 85% repeat business.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Warehouse Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Warehouse Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing the following regularly or as a backup:

• Receive and unload freight, by hand and/or forklift, while checking for damages.
• Identify each pallet, accurately record the freight on log sheet, and generate internal tracking numbers.
• Pull and load equipment, tools, and freight from the storage area, load them by hand and/or forklift, and ensure everything is securely tied down for safe transport. Fulfill Material Tool and Requisition Form orders as received, palletizing as needed in a central location for pickup or delivery.
• Keep efficient record of tool numbers and quantities for tracking purposes.
• Log and inspect returned tools, documenting any damages and carrying out necessary maintenance to ensure the tools remain excellent condition.
• Receive and stock consumable items, ensuring shelves are always well-stocked and organized.
• Assist with the daily loading of trucks, including Company materials, ductwork, pipes, etc., on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity and unquestionable ethics and is a respectful team player.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail
• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers
• Must demonstrate commitment to Company values

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required
• Proven experience in warehouse operations or a similar role (inventory management, logistics, etc.) is essential.
• Knowledge of the construction industry, OSHA, and relevant safety practices.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e.: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those associated with working in a typical office environment and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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