Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Warehouse Lead is responsible for supporting and coordinating daily warehouse operations within the EventWorks full-service event rental environment. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate order fulfillment, inventory control, equipment handling, and overall warehouse organization, while providing direction and support to Warehouse Associates. The Warehouse Lead will also be cross-trained to provide backup support for the Linen and Dish Departments as business needs require.
This role requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, leadership capability, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Benefits
- 401k Safe Harbor with Employer 5% match
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offered
- PTO and Holiday Pay
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Potential for overtime
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead daily warehouse operations, including pulling, picking, staging, and verifying rental orders
- Assign tasks and provide direction to Warehouse Associates to ensure productivity and accuracy
- Verify order accuracy and ensure all items meet quality and cleanliness standards prior to dispatch
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, ensuring proper handling and secure transport of rental items
- Assist with and oversee inventory control, including counting, restocking, labeling, and resolving discrepancies
- Inspect rental items for quality and cleanliness prior to staging or returning to inventory
- Train, coach, and support team members on warehouse processes, safety procedures, and best practices
- Clean, organize, and maintain warehouse areas to ensure a safe and efficient workspace
- Operate warehouse equipment (such as pallet jacks and carts) in accordance with safety guidelines
- Cross-train and provide support in Linen and Dish Departments, including sorting, counting, and preparing items for distribution
- Monitor workflow and adjust priorities as needed to meet operational demands
- Follow proper material handling techniques to prevent damage to rental inventory
- Adhere to company safety standards and ensure team compliance with PPE and safety practices
- Serve as a point of contact for warehouse-related questions and escalate issues to management as needed
- Follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors and management
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs
Requirements:
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and identify numbers accurately
- Ability to follow and enforce written and verbal instructions
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and support a team
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands
- Working knowledge of warehouse operations required
- Previous warehouse experience required; event rental industry experience preferred
- Commitment to workplace safety and proper lifting techniques
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds consistently
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, push, and pull for extended periods of time
- Ability to climb ladders and work at varying heights
- Ability to perform repetitive movements throughout the shift
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
What is required to perform the essential functions.
Experience
- 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or event-related environment preferred
- Experience with inventory control or shipping/receiving is a plus
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required