Warehouse Associate - Pipe Yard

Shepherd Electric Company•SES Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe Yard is one of the most visible parts of how Shepherd delivers on its promise. When a contractor pulls up to pick up conduit, they are trusting that what was ordered is staged correctly, counted accurately, and ready to load. That trust starts here. This is not a background role. The Warehouse Associate – Pipe Yard is on the front line of fulfillment — pulling pipe and conduit for customers and branches, working as part of a crew, operating equipment safely, and keeping the yard organized and accurate every shift. What you do directly affects whether contractors can build on schedule and whether Shepherd keeps its word. If you take pride in physical work done right, accuracy matters to you, and you like being part of a crew that holds itself to a standard — this role was built for you.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Forklift certification (sit-down) required or ability to obtain through onsite training
Ability to perform physical requirements of the role, including lifting heavy material and working outdoors
Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential — overtime required when needed
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse, yard, or material handling experience preferred
Pipe bander experience a plus; training provided
Electrical product knowledge is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Pull EMT, PVC conduit, strut, galvanized/IMC, and related material for customers and other branches
Verify counts on every pull — accuracy is non-negotiable in this role
Stage completed orders clearly for customer pickup or branch transfer
Communicate clearly with the crew when quantities are short, damaged, or unclear
Load and offload trucks safely and accurately
Confirm outbound loads match the order before the truck leaves
Handle inbound freight carefully and flag overages, shortages, or damage immediately
Operate sit-down forklift and pipe bander in accordance with safety standards
Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and report any maintenance needs before operating
Keep the pipe yard organized, clean, and navigable — aisles clear, product stored correctly, hazards addressed
Perform general yard maintenance as needed to maintain a safe and functional work environment
Restock and reorganize material locations after pulls so the next order starts clean
Work within a crew — communicate proactively, cover shifts in volume spikes, and hold the standard together
Flag discrepancies, missing material, or safety concerns to your supervisor without delay