Foreman

Apex Warehouse Systems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Apex Storage is seeking an experienced Foreman to join our installation team. This role directs a small team of installers, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to customer expectations.

The Installation Lead will oversee schedules, personnel, and equipment, coordinate with project managers and customers, and document project details to ensure smooth project execution. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and travel support.

Qualifications

• Material handling equipment experience required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to review project drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure installation projects meet customer expectations and design requirements.
• Enforce and practice proper safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with project managers and customers to address on-site project alterations.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding scheduling and personnel management.
• Manage tools, equipment, and personnel to maximize efficiency.
• Utilize strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve on-site challenges.
• Accurately document material lists, project details, and modifications.
• Lead crews by example, providing hands-on instruction and working alongside team members.

Skills

MHE experience

Supervisory experience

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Spanish language (bonus)

Job description

Hourly Salary Range: 22.00-35.00

Apex Storage provides a full service, cross-solution approach for material handling industry customers, offering expertise in warehouse and industrial facility design, integration of material handling solutions, and optimization of efficiency. We also source and service forklifts, industrial vehicles, and equipment, while providing safety audit and repair services as well as personnel training. As a leader in innovative automation solutions, our mission is to help clients reduce costs, minimize labor dependencies, and maximize throughput capabilities by implementing state-of-the-art automated material handling systems, ultimately enhancing warehousing and distribution performance.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Foreman to join our installation team. This role focuses on directing a small team of installers while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to customer expectations. The Installation Lead will oversee schedules, personnel, and equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure installation projects meet both customer expectations and design requirements.
• Enforce and practice proper safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with project managers and customers to address on-site project alterations.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding scheduling and personnel management.
• Manage tools, equipment, and personnel to maximize efficiency.
• Utilize strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve on-site challenges.
• Accurately document material lists, project details, and modifications.
• Lead crews by example, providing hands-on instruction and working alongside team members.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Material handling equipment (MHE) and/or construction experience required.
• High work volume with occasional shift changes and travel as needed required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Familiarity with warehousing, pallet rack design, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to properly operate a variety of tools and large equipment.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to review and interpret project drawings and specifications.
• Strong teamwork, priority management, and task organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with team members, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to stand and work for extended hours using necessary tools and PPE.
• Capability to lift 50+ lbs. regularly and perform activities such as climbing and kneeling.
• A positive, customer-focused attitude with a drive to WIN.
• Bilingual in Spanish a PLUS.

We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term disability (STD) and voluntary long-term disability (LTD) coverage
• life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance options
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
• generous paid time off benefits including paid holidays
• eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Additionally, whoever fills this role will receive a company-provided Vehicle and Per Diem meals during travel to ensure they have the tools needed for success in their role.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our team members.

Why Join Us?

At Apex Storage, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our employees drive our success, which is why we believe in empowering our people with real-time career development, offering diverse and challenging work, and providing solid growth opportunities. If you have a "let’s get down to business, roll up your sleeves" mindset, then Apex Storage is the place for you.

• Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test, physical examination and background check, in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Apex promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Apex is an equal opportunity employer.