HVAC & Plumbing Warehouse Associate

Controlled Combustion•New York, NY

2d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Controlled Combustion is the leading heating contractor in NYC, serving diverse industries including luxury apartments, hospitals, and universities. With over 150 employees, we are seeking a dependable HVAC & Plumbing Warehouse Associate to support our operations. This role involves managing inventory, receiving shipments, organizing materials, and preparing orders for our technicians and project teams. It is a hands-on, detail-focused position that requires close collaboration with operations and service departments to ensure timely availability of parts and equipment. This position is strictly in-office, requiring daily commute to our Bronx office; hybrid or remote work is not available.

Requirements

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with strong attention to detail.
Ability to lift, move, and organize materials safely (typical warehouse lifting requirements).
Comfortable using basic inventory systems, spreadsheets, and email communication.
Strong organizational skills—able to keep the warehouse clean, labelled, and efficient.
Professional communication skills and a team-first attitude.
Ability to handle sensitive company/vendor pricing and purchasing information with discretion.
High school diploma (or equivalent) required.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse / inventory experience: 1 year (Preferred)
HVAC and/or plumbing parts familiarity: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Office / basic computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Familiarity with HVAC and plumbing materials (pipes, fittings, valves, controls, pumps, boilers, consumables, etc.) is a plus.
Forklift experience/certification is a plus (if applicable to your warehouse needs).
Prior warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory experience preferred.
Experience in heating, oil and gas, HVAC, plumbing, or construction industries a plus.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and stock incoming HVAC and plumbing materials, equipment, and supplies.
Pull, stage, and prepare parts and materials for jobs, service calls, and internal requests.
Maintain accurate inventory levels through regular counts and updates to tracking systems/spreadsheets.
Organize the warehouse to ensure parts are clearly labelled, safely stored, and easy to locate.
Track and replenish frequently used items; communicate low stock and lead times to supervisors.
Coordinate with office staff, purchasing, and technicians to resolve missing/incorrect items.
Prepare shipments and deliveries (packing, labelling, and documentation as needed).
Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment; follow safety procedures for lifting and storage.
Assist with general warehouse tasks and special projects as needed.