Careers

Careers

Let’s grow together

At Winston Water Cooler we pride ourselves on being the foremost leader in the wholesale plumbing and HVAC industry, which begins with our employees. Even after 50 years in the business we continuously evolve to meet the needs of every new project and innovation.

Why Winston Water Cooler?

Looking for a career with unparalleled advancement opportunities? Winston Water Cooler is the place for you. We strive to support our team in every aspect of the business. Our mission is to deliver the best service and customer care in the plumbing industry and that starts from within. The culture of our people is what makes Winston Water Cooler a success.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

Our Hiring Process

Our hiring process may include a resume review/application review, phone interview, and face-to-face interview with a Branch Manager and/or an Operations Manager. Upon an offer of employment and joining our organization, employees are eligible (some waiting period restrictions may apply) for our comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Whether you are a high school graduate, college graduate, or an experienced professional, we have a role for you at Winston Water Cooler. Joining Winston Water Cooler means more than just having a job or career… it means being part of our family and helping to contribute to the industry that we love.

Position List

Position Overview:

Join one of the fastest growing independent wholesalers in the Southwest.  Winston Water Cooler is a well-established wholesale distributor specializing in plumbing, pipe valve & fittings, decorative hardware, as well as HVAC supplies & equipment.  We are expanding in the Austin, TX area and we are lookingfor a Counter Sales Associatethat is outgoing, motivated, dependable and canprovide our customers with superior assistance demonstrating professionalism and product knowledge.  The ideal candidate will have experience with plumbing and heating sales.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide efficient and courteous assistance to customers processing orders via telephone or in person.
  • Provide pricing and delivery information to customers as necessary.
  • Pick and consolidate orders.
  • Stock and organize the counter area.
  • Investigate and resolve customer concerns, address pricing deductions and material returns in a timely manner.
  • Pull orders as necessary, complete purchase orders.
  • Develop relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
  • Promote new and existing products to customers.
  • Always demonstrate professionalism.
  • Maintain appropriate contact with distributors, support the supply chain.
  • Reportany customer problems or concerns to the branch manager immediately.

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 2+ years of plumbing sales experience
  • Comprehensive product and application knowledge
  • Computer and data entry proficient
  • Customer service experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
  • Basic mathematical principles
  • Walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonalskills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Must be self-motivated, highly organized, able to problem solve, and have a desire to succeed.
  • Ability to Multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
  • Must be reliable with excellent attendance.
  • Required to work overtime as dictated by business necessity.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Position Overview:

Essential Job Functions:

  • Receive trucks and unload merchandise
  • Verify product to packing slip
  • Stock product in correct location
  • Identify and notify appropriate management personnel of issues/concerns
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Warehouse experience including order picking, shipping & receiving, and cycle counting is highly desired
  • Powered Industrial Truck experience a plus!
  • Plumbing knowledge, a plus!

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Basic mathematical principles
  • Walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time
  • Move supplies, parts and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
  • Bend, stoop climb and work at heights greater than 3 feet
  • Work out-of-doors in all weather conditions and temperatures
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instruction
  • Communicate clearly and concisely with strong inter-personal skills
  • Computer and data entry proficiency
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Ability to always demonstrate professionalism
  • Must be self-motivated, highly organized, able to problem solve, and have a desire to succeed
  • Ability to Multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
  • Must be reliable with excellent attendance

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Experience:

  • Order picking: 1 year (Required)
  • English: 1 year (Required)
  • Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)

Position Overview:

The Warehouse Associate Driver willdeliver material tocustomers, vendors, other company locations, and job sitesdaily. Must have experience in driving a standard box or pick-up truck and pulling a trailer.  A clear driving record is required. The Warehouse AssociateDriverwill also be required to assist with warehouse functions such as pulling/preparing orders, staging orders for shipment, properly and safely stacking product and loading product securely for delivery.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Deliver product to customer,supplier, other company locations, and job sites, safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
  • Assist customers in a friendly, efficient, professional manner.
  • Verify accurate picking and packing of all loads for delivery. Ensure full and accurate customer deliveries.
  • Load and unload safely and efficiently at delivery or pick-up destinations.
  • Receive incoming material as directed.
  • Place material and paperwork in designated areas; notify warehouse personnel of location.
  • Daily close, scan, and file manifests.
  • Work with warehouse personnel to assure trucks are loaded and ready for the next day.
  • May be required to assist in counting of physical inventory per company/branch procedures.
  • Deliver weekly maintenance and gas receipts to appropriate personnel.
  • Identify and notify appropriate management personnel of issues/concerns with vehicles/equipment.
  • Plan for vehicle/equipment repair and or replacement as directed.
  • Engage with customers at delivery locations to ensure satisfaction with order fulfillment and material quality. Address customer issues and concerns with branch manager and associates.  Reportany customer problems or concerns immediately.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Valid Texas Class “C” driver license
  • Clear driving record
  • CDL a plus
  • Knowledge of state driving laws and applicable safety practices and procedures
  • Minimum of 2 years-experience as a delivery driver supporting a warehouse environment
  • Warehouse experience including order picking, shipping & receiving, and cycle counting is highly desired
  • Powered Industrial Truck experience a plus!
  • Plumbing knowledge a plus!

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Basic mathematical principles
  • Walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time
  • Move supplies, parts and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
  • Bend, stoop climb and work at heights greater than 3 feet
  • Work out-of-doors in all weather conditions and temperatures
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instruction
  • Communicate clearly and concisely with strong inter-personal skills
  • Computer and data entry proficiency
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Ability to always demonstrate professionalism.
  • Must be self-motivated, highly organized, able to problem solve, and have a desire to succeed.
  • Ability to drive a standard box truck
  • Ability to pull, and back a trailer
  • Ability to Multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
  • Must be reliable with excellent attendance
  • Required to work overtime as dictated by business necessity

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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