Lead Warehouse Material Handler

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a Lead Warehouse Material Handler in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role, you will manage the daily flow of materials across multiple warehouses, ensuring accurate shipping and inventory control while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Candidates should have a minimum of four years experience in warehouse logistics, demonstrating expertise in inventory management and operational efficiency. The position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to travel between warehouse locations.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in warehouse or logistics environments.
• Expertise in managing inventory across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to optimize workflows and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Optimize staffing and operational downtime based on demand.
• Inspect shipments to verify quantities and uphold quality standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Operational efficiency

Safety standards adherence

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communication networks for customers across North America since 1979. Utilizing our broad expertise and experience, we customize solutions to best meet our client's needs. We act as a key partner for our clients by delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and safety in all that we do.

As a Lead Warehouse Material Handler, you will be responsible for the overall daily flow of materials, which includes accurate shipping, receiving and inventory control across multiple Ledcor warehouses. You will also be responsible for preserving a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring that our internal and external customers receive materials required to support the project.

Apply today to join the Ledcor Technical Services team!

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management across multiple warehouse locations, maintaining accurate stock levels and coordinating timely replenishment of materials.
• Optimize staffing, scheduling, and operational downtime based on business demands while maximizing warehouse capacity and material utilization.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments to verify quantities, assess material condition, and uphold quality control standards across locations.
• Coordinate fleet, equipment, and facility maintenance activities, including overseeing repairs and operating forklifts or telehandlers as needed.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, waste management processes, and safe working conditions while ensuring compliance with established safety standards.
• Facilitate efficient warehouse operations through proactive resource planning, inventory oversight, and cross-location operational support.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience working in warehouse, logistics, or similar operational environments.
• Demonstrates expertise in managing inventory and materials across multiple warehouse locations while maintaining accurate stock control.
• Proven ability to optimize operational workflows, allocate resources effectively, and minimize downtime to improve efficiency.
• Leads warehouse operations and logistics teams with a strong track record of coordinating daily activities and driving performance.
• Utilizes multi-location warehouse management systems, inventory tracking software, and Microsoft Office Suite to support operational excellence.
• Applies strong auditing, compliance, asset protection, quality control, communication, and decision-making skills while ensuring adherence to OSHA and workplace safety standards.

Work Conditions

• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• This position requires travel between multiple Ledcor warehouses as needed (50-75% travel).

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit the I&D page.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Cedar Rapids, IA