Warehouseman

Location: Artesia, NM Duration: 6-12 months Rate: $30 per hour Position Summary Our Client is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Warehouseman to support refinery operations in Artesia, NM. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking materials, tools, equipment, and supplies while ensuring inventory accuracy and supporting maintenance and operations teams.
This role is ideal for candidates with warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or industrial supply experience within refinery, oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Issue materials, tools, and equipment to maintenance and operations personnel.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and warehouse documentation.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Coordinate material deliveries and shipments with vendors and carriers.
• Organize warehouse stock and ensure proper storage of materials.
• Utilize inventory management systems to track stock levels and transactions.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and assist in resolving issues.
• Support turnaround, maintenance, and capital project activities by ensuring material availability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of warehouse, inventory, logistics, or material handling experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory management systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical plant, or manufacturing environment.
• SAP inventory or warehouse management experience.
• TWIC Card or ability to obtain one.
• Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of industrial parts, maintenance materials, and MRO inventory.

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