Warehouse Associate I

About the role

McKenney’s is looking for a dependable and motivated individual to join our warehouse team as a Warehouse Associate I. This is an entry-level position focused on supporting material handling, order staging, and warehouse organization. You will gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced construction logistics environment with opportunities for cross-training and advancement. This position is part of a clearly defined career progression within our Warehouse operations team. High-performing team members have the opportunity to advance from Associate I to Associate II to Warehouse Coordinator, with increasing levels of responsibility, ownership, and influence over operations.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Unload incoming deliveries from vendors, identify materials, and coordinate storage of these materials in dedicated locations
• Use iPhone and warehouse software (Warehouse Connect) to receive and remove material
• Pick and stage material for outbound shipments based on McKenney’s dispatching software (TruckTicket)
• Perform quality checks to verify the integrity of all materials and equipment in each inbound delivery
• Assist with tool room, trucking, or jobsite deliveries when needed
• Log hours worked per job and submit weekly time tickets
• Participate in daily safety practices, including Near Miss and Safety Observation reporting

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer and mobile device skills
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a forklift (training provided)
• Reliable, organized, and willing to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or material handling
• Exposure to construction or warehouse environments

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn inventory software and warehouse processes
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality checks
• Physically capable and safety-conscious
• Able to take direction, ask questions, and work well within a team
• Positive attitude and openness to feedback and cross-training opportunities
• Adherence to 5S standards and jobsite readiness practices

Working conditions and physical effort

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises
• Work environment involves moderate exposure to construction warehouse hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Strong physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds and extensive climbing, walking, and standing