Plumbing Warehouse Associate

Medical Dental Vision and Chiropractic 100% Paid for Employee! Paid Life Insurance Long-term and Short-term Disability 401K with Company Match Paid time off with Vacation and Sick Time Paid Holidays!

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

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager the Plumbing Warehouse Associate supports the plumbing department through job staging materials replenishment and vendor coordination. This role works closely with the dispatch/coordination team and the install and service departments to ensure materials and equipment are staged appropriately and ready for each job. This is a daily operational role in making sure technicians have what they needwhether from the shop or preferred supply housesto keep jobs moving efficiently cost-effectively and safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Job Staging and Returns
  • Coordinate job materials staging for plumbing install and service crews ensuring all required parts are pulled and ready prior to scheduled work.
  • Serve as a point of contact for technicians during morning dispatch reinforcing material readiness and making sure crews leave equipped informed and aligned with job expectations.
  • Review purchase orders and available stock to confirm job kits are complete before release.
  • Process returns from completed jobs verifying restock condition and ensuring items are credited accurately for job costing.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to resolve any issues related to return documentation or material reconciliation.
    
    
• Inventory and Shop Materials Oversight
  • Support tracking and organization of plumbing materials stored across shop areas shelving and storage containers.
  • Oversee truck stock replenishment and press tray returns helping ensure that field technicians follow procedures for returning unused or job-costed parts.
  • Assist with internal loaner tool check-out and return procedures maintaining accountability and organization of shared gear.
    
    
• Ordering and Vendor Coordination
  • Place and track purchase orders for truck stock tools and plumbing shop supplies using preferred vendors.
  • Coordinate with vendors to source materials and specialty items for service and install jobs.
  • Monitor backorders and communicate availability issues to the coordination team and field staff.
  • Support price comparisons and vendor selection to help ensure efficient and cost-effective material purchases.
    
    

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

• Multiple years of experience in the plumbing trade either in the field or in a plumbing-specific warehouse or shop environment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills for communication and order tracking
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple departments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks involving bending standing and reaching in a warehouse environment
• Consistent focus on safety efficiency and proper material handling
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support other warehouse departments and contribute to overall company growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using purchase order software such as QuickBooks
• Familiarity with field service platforms such as Service Titan
• Knowledge of Pace and Ferguson plumbing products and vendor processes particularly within the North Bay area
• Forklift certified
  

Benefits

• 100% paid medical dental vision and chiropractic 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 $100000
• 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 iPhone
• Company-provided training

For career opportunities or inquiries please visit or reach out to us at We look forward to hearing from you!

Ongaro and Sons is committed to developing a culture of diversity equity respect and inclusion striving to maintain a workforce that reflects the communities 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC