Warehouse Assistant

About Ongaro and Sons

At Ongaro and Sons, we have served Marin and Sonoma counties with dedication since 1932. As a family-operated business, we pride ourselves on integrity, service, quality, and commitment. We aim to be a beacon of trust and excellence within our community, continually enhancing the lives of our customers and employees alike.

Position Summary 

The Warehouse Assistant supports daily warehouse operations, with a primary focus on inventory organization and material distribution. This position works closely with existing warehouse associates, technicians, installers, and supervisors to ensure materials are received, organized, staged, and distributed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, resourceful, and takes initiative to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient warehouse environment. This position requires someone who can work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and provide support wherever needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  Receiving and Material Management

• Receive and inspect incoming deliveries, verifying materials against purchase orders (POs) and job numbers.
• Identify and report shortages, damaged materials, incorrect items, and discrepancies.
• Organize, label, and stage materials by job number and designated storage location for technician and installer pickup.
• Process material returns by verifying job status, documenting returned items, and coordinating restocking or vendor returns.

  Warehouse Organization and Maintenance

• Help facilitate a clean, organized, safe, and clutter-free warehouse environment.
• Proactively identify and correct disorganized storage areas, misplaced materials, and housekeeping concerns.
• Assist with general warehouse cleaning and organization projects, including dumpster area cleanup and cleaning out decommissioned company vehicles.
  

  Delivery and Transportation Support

• Transport materials and supplies to job sites and perform pickups from local supply houses as needed.
• Operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Ensure materials are delivered accurately and in a timely manner.

  Teamwork and Customer Service

• Provide helpful, professional, and courteous service to technicians, installers, warehouse associates, and other team members.
• Maintain consistent material-handling procedures, ensuring materials are distributed with the appropriate purchase orders and returned items are properly documented.
• Ensure staged materials remain assigned to their designated jobs.
• Direct technical questions or specialized requests to the appropriate manager or team member.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team and assist with additional operational duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma/GED 
• Previous experience in warehouse operations, material handling, inventory management, construction, parts distribution, or a related labor-intensive environment
• Ability to identify, organize, and manage materials and inventory accurately
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday
  
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to use an iPhone/iPad effectively, experience with ServiceTitan or inventory management software is a plus
• CA drivers license and clean driving record
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee
• 100% paid disability insurance for employee
• 401k with matching plan up to 4% after one year of employment
• Life insurance up to $100,000 for employee
• 56 hours of FTO time, 0-2 years employed
• 40 Hours of Sick time annually after 90 days of employment
  
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Company-provided uniforms
• Company-provided phone
• Company-provided training
  

For career opportunities or inquiries, please visit https://ongaroandsons.com/current-career-opportunities/ or reach out to us at careers@ongaroandsons.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Ongaro and Sons is committed to developing a culture of diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion and striving to maintain a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. Ongaro and Sons is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.