Warehouse Assistant Shipping and Receiving

About the role

A fast-growing water filtration distribution and service company is seeking a dependable, organized, and motivated Warehouse Assistant to join the Sanford team. This is a hands-on position supporting the Warehouse Manager with daily shipping and receiving, inventory management, order preparation, and equipment staging. We're looking for someone who takes pride in keeping a warehouse organized, works well in a fast-paced environment, and can be counted on to get the job done accurately and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Assist with incoming and outgoing shipments of water filtration systems, parts, components, and service equipment
• Receive deliveries and verify products against shipping documentation
• Assist with identifying and resolving shipment discrepancies
• Package and prepare daily customer and field orders
• Process shipments using UPS WorldShip, LTL carriers, and company accounting software
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager, vendors, freight carriers, and field teams as needed
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory records
• Organize and properly store filtration products, parts, equipment, and supplies
• Participate in regular cycle counts and inventory reconciliation
• Restock products and maintain designated inventory locations
• Help identify inventory shortages or discrepancies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment
• Pull, prepare, and stage equipment for field service technicians and installation crews
• Ensure technicians have the correct equipment and materials for scheduled jobs
• Receive returned equipment and assist with inspection and restocking
• Work with service and warehouse leadership to meet daily scheduling needs
• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures
• Properly handle and store water treatment equipment, chemicals, and components
• Safely operate warehouse equipment including pallet jacks and forklifts
• Help maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with their hands. You should be able to work independently when needed while also functioning as part of a warehouse and operations team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Ability to perform physical warehouse work throughout the workday
• Ability to operate or learn to operate pallet jacks and forklifts
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Must successfully complete required background screening

Qualifications

Previous experience in any of the following is preferred:

• Warehouse or distribution operations
• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory control
• Order fulfillment
• Plumbing, HVAC, water treatment, or field-service environments
• UPS WorldShip
• LTL freight
• NetSuite or similar inventory/accounting software
• Microsoft Office

Pay

$18-$20 per hour, based on experience

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays