Lead Warehouse Material Handler

Ledcor; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Lead Warehouse Material Handler to oversee the daily flow of materials across multiple Ledcor warehouses. You will manage shipping, receiving, and inventory control while ensuring a clean, safe work environment and timely material delivery for projects.

The role requires experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, and leadership to optimize staffing and processes across locations.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or similar environments.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations with accuracy.
• Ability to optimize workflows and minimize downtime.
• Led warehouse operations and teams with strong coordination.
• Uses warehouse management systems, tracking software, and MS Office to excel.
• Applies auditing, compliance, asset protection, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management across multiple warehouse locations and coordinate replenishment.
• Optimize staffing, scheduling, and downtime to maximize capacity and utilization.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for quantities and quality control.
• Coordinate fleet, equipment, and facility maintenance, and operate forklifts/telehandlers as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety, following OSHA standards.
• Support cross-location operations with proactive planning and resource management.

Skills

Inventory management

Resource planning

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Inventory tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communication networks for customers across North America since 1979. Leveraging 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 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.
• Demonstrated 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).

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 our 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