Warehouse Associate - Kitting & Inventory - Boat Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate - Kitting & Inventory (Boat Manufacturing)
Company: Barker Boatworks
Location: Sarasota, FL

About Barker Boatworks:
Barker Boatworks is a manufacturer of high-performance, custom-built center console boats. We are committed to exceptional quality and craftsmanship. We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to keep material flowing accurately and on time to our production floor.

Job Summary:
This is a hands-on warehouse and stockroom role in a boat manufacturing shop. You will pull material against BOM pick lists and stage complete, verified kits for each hull and build stage, while keeping receiving, put-away, and inventory counts accurate. When the floor opens a kit, every part is there, correct, and accounted for. Accuracy in this role prevents delays across lamination, assembly, and rigging.

Responsibilities:

Kitting and Staging:

• Pull material against BOM pick lists by hull number and build stage.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and revisions against the pick list before a kit is released — no substitutions without approval.
• Stage kits on carts or in bins, labeled by hull and stage, and release them to the floor per the production schedule.
• Track and document partial kits and open shortages so the floor knows what is missing before work starts.
• Process returns of unused material back to stock with proper transactions.

Inventory Control:

• Receive incoming shipments, verify against packing slips and POs, and report damage or discrepancies immediately.
• Put away received material to correct locations and maintain accurate bin and location data.
• Perform cycle counts on a defined schedule and research variances.
• Record all issues, receipts, and adjustments in Tangle so on-hand quantities stay accurate.
• Escalate BOM errors, wrong part numbers, and repeat shortages to purchasing and production control.

Warehouse Operations:

• Keep the stockroom clean, organized, labeled, and secure.
• Maintain FIFO on shelf-life-limited materials, including resins, gelcoats, adhesives, and sealants.
• Store chemicals and hazardous materials per SDS requirements and shop safety protocols.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and material handling equipment safely.
• Support monthly and annual physical inventory counts.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a warehouse, stockroom, parts, or inventory role in a manufacturing environment. Marine or boatbuilding experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and work from BOMs, pick lists, and part numbers with accuracy and consistency.
• Comfortable working in an ERP or inventory system, or willingness to be trained on it, is required.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, and comfort with a barcode scanner or tablet.
• Organized, methodical, and disciplined about counting and recording — this job rewards people who slow down enough to be right.
• Forklift certification is a plus; we will certify the right candidate.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, stand and walk for a full shift, and climb ladders or use lift equipment to access upper storage.
• Reliable attendance and clear communication with production leads, purchasing, and the floor.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Able to drive a trailer is a plus for pickups around town

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to work in a growing company where accurate material flow directly drives on-time delivery.