Warehouse Manager Trainee - HVAC

Company: DWC Mechanical
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description Position Overview Assist the Warehouse Manager in overseeing and participating in all daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient, organized and safe handling of HVAC equipment, parts, tools, and materials. Ensuring all jobs scheduled for the next day have all material and equipment pulled. Track material returns by job and return to stock. Responsible for all materials, supplies, etc. that leave the shop have been properly filled out on a material sheet. List all overstocked items and coordinate for return to vendor. Check-in and put away stock orders. Maintain shop and yard in a clean and orderly fashion. Assist Installers in loading and unloading vans. This position is intended to be trained and acclimated with company warehouse operations, in preparation for the current warehouse manager's retirement. At which time, the trainee will takeover full managerial duties, responsibilities and title. Responsibilities Arrive and be ready to start work on time Assist Dept Managers and Shop Fabricator with items necessary to dispatch the crew in the morning Quote and order stock items. Ensure that pricing is budgeted and adds to the overall profitability of the company List returns to stock and schedule for return to vendor. Ensure that credit is received by verifying with accounting Ensure that deliveries are properly marked with job name and number, stage in appropriate area Check schedule for all jobs installing tomorrow, pull material list and stage Ensure that shop is maintained, clean and neat Ensure that shop is safe and efficient environment Directly Supervise Warehouse employees & delivery personnel, to include hiring, scheduling, training and performance reviews Report status of jobs pulled at day’s end to Dept Managers Pull truck stock for Service. Notify Service Manager of shortages Review schedule for upcoming jobs to make certain that all material lists have been turned in for pulling and staging, notify Dept Managers if any are missing Check with shop fabricator for any needed stock Maintain facility in proper operating condition. Ensure that all surplus materials are put away properly or returned Maintain warehousing of Company supplied tools. Generate check out lists and reconcile upon return Securing, Lock up building and yard Other duties as assigned Schedule/Coordinate all deliveries Qualifications 3 years of warehouse experience of logistics management experience Insurable by Company insurance carrier Valid driver’s license – DOT Willingness to invest time in training seminars and classes OSHA Safety Training Safe use of ladders Comply with all safety rules Strong knowledge of HVAC equipment, parts and materials Excellent organization and communication skills Strong leadership qualities Arrive on time daily Dress in workman like manner Unloading/stocking supplies and equipment Unloading/loading of truck Be able to carry 100 pounds unassisted Knowledge of forklifts, pallet jacks, and trucks (certification a plus) Demonstrate mechanical aptitude Follow directions as given, written and verbal Benefits Competitive pay Comprehensive health insurance (including dental and vision) Health Saving Account with company contribution Paid Life Insurance 401(k) plan with company matching Generous paid time off Paid Holidays Professional development assistance Employee discount

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