Warehouse Associate
About the job
- Ability to work Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including a drug test and background check.
- Proficiency operating at least one piece of material handling equipment, Class I and/or Class III.
- Basic math skills to quickly and accurately count, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to use a handheld scanning device and navigate through multiple screens.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, and kneel for the duration of an 8–10 hour shift.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle small parts or operate machinery.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, show dependability, think critically, solve problems analytically, follow safety and compliance standards, prioritize tasks, and organize work based on current needs.
- Unload, crate, prepare for receiving, break down, and put away received products.
- Pick, crate, prepare for shipping, palletize, and load products for shipment.
- Meet and maintain established productivity and accuracy standards for assigned tasks.
- Accurately scan product movement using the Warehouse Management System and/or RF scanners.
- Immediately report damaged material, short quantities, discrepancies, and facility issues or needs to management.
- Return equipment to the correct storage areas at the end of each day.
- Count inventory within assigned areas to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Use proper lifting techniques and ask for help when necessary.
- Attend safety training meetings and report work-related injuries to management.
- Comply with governmental safety regulations, including OSHA and MSDS requirements.
- Follow building safety protocols and immediately report safety violations to management.
- Operate material handling equipment, specifically Class I or Class III trucks, RF scanners, and packaging machinery such as banding and stretch-wrap equipment to prepare products for transportation.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Other warehouse experience.
About the company
Winsupply connects over 680 locally owned wholesalers across the United States, backed by Winsupply Inc. It holds a majority equity stake in each local company and provides centralized services like sourcing, finance, marketing, logistics, and governance, while letting owners keep local autonomy. The local wholesalers distribute construction materials, equipment, and MRO supplies to contractors, installers, and facilities teams across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, and related trades, totaling about $8.4 billion in annual sales and ~9,500 employees. The company differs from traditional chains by combining local ownership with shared corporate support and equity, enabling entrepreneurs to grow their own businesses within a nationwide network that emphasizes opportunity and scale.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dayton, Ohio
Founded
1956
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sep. 3, 2026: Winsupply bought Planes Moving's 48,000-square-foot Miami Township facility.
- Mar. 23, 2026: Winsupply announced 1.6 million square feet of added capacity.
- FY2026 sales reached $8.4 billion, and 2026 meetings drew 2,000 participants.
What critics are saying
- Rapid acquisitions strain integration across Rural Pipe, Central Corp., and Planes Moving.
- The 1.6 million-square-foot expansion increases fixed costs before demand proves out.
- If entrepreneurs stop joining, Winsupply's 680-plus local-company model stops scaling.
What makes Winsupply unique
- Winsupply's entrepreneur-owned local-company model creates unusually sticky operator incentives.
- FY2026 sales hit $8.4 billion across 680-plus local companies.
- Seventy years of acquisitions built national scale without centralizing every market decision.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options