PRC Industrial is seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined Front Counter & Warehouse Associate to join our team. This hands-on position combines customer service, warehouse operations, and light fabrication in a busy hydraulic and industrial hose and conveyor belt shop.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving practical problems, working with customers, using tools, and learning new skills in an industrial environment. This position offers variety and the opportunity to become a versatile member of the PRC Industrial team, moving between the front counter, warehouse, and shop throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the front counter and help identify the products and services they need
• Build hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies to customer specifications
• Measure, cut, assemble, and crimp hose using shop equipment
• Receive, organize, and stock inventory and materials
• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders
• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and move materials
• Learn to measure, prepare, and fabricate conveyor belting
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and warehouse
• Provide friendly, professional, and responsive customer service
• Assist with additional counter, warehouse, and fabrication duties as needed

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is required
• Comfortable working with hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Willingness to learn hydraulic and industrial hose assembly and conveyor belt fabrication
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow measurements and specifications
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable interacting directly with customers
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and handle industrial products and materials
• Willingness to operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment
• Commitment to following established safety procedures

Preferred Experience

Experience with hydraulic hose, industrial hose, conveyor belting, industrial distribution, warehouse operations, or mechanical fabrication is a plus, but it is not required. We are willing to train the right person who has strong mechanical aptitude, a good work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Why Join PRC Industrial?

At PRC Industrial, you will join an established company built on quality, reliability, responsive service, and long-term customer relationships. You will receive hands-on training and develop practical knowledge of hydraulic and industrial products, hose assembly, conveyor belting, and warehouse operations.

Our work directly supports customers in industries including manufacturing, construction, marine, food processing, and pulp and paper. As part of the broader Singer Industrial network, PRC employees also benefit from the resources, expertise, and career opportunities of a leading North American industrial distribution organization.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Job-related training and professional development
• Charitable-giving opportunities

About PRC Industrial

Founded in 1895, PRC Industrial Supply has spent more than a century helping industrial and marine customers keep their operations moving. With locations in Westbrook and Bangor, Maine, and Burlington, Massachusetts, PRC provides industrial and hydraulic hose, conveyor belting, fluid power components, fittings, and related products throughout Maine, New England, and beyond.

PRC is more than a distributor. Our teams also provide custom hose assembly, conveyor belt installation and repair, gasket fabrication, hydraulic component repair, testing, field service, and technical problem-solving. Since joining Singer Industrial in 2006, PRC has maintained its Maine-rooted, customer-first approach while gaining access to broader inventory, resources, and a North American network of technical expertise.

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