Shop Foreman

1001 United Rentals (N A), Inc; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Opprt

Additional Vacation

Early Wage Access

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman – Temporary Structures in Prairieville, LA to oversee daily warehouse workflows, ensure material readiness, and lead warehouse staff for project deployment.

You will manage loading quality, inventory control, and safety compliance while coordinating with Installation Teams to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active state driver’s license.
• Forklift Certification.
• Experience in warehouse or industrial operations.
• Inventory management experience.
• Experience mentoring warehouse personnel.
• Extended-Reach Forklift Experience.
• Proficient with Excel, Rental Man, Webex, and IT resources.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to support project schedules
• Oversee staging and preparation of outbound materials for installation projects
• Verify accuracy and completeness of loads prior to shipment
• Ensure all materials meet quality and readiness standards
• Identify material shortages or damaged components prior to deployment
• Maintain organized staging areas for upcoming projects
• Quality Control for all materials, shipments, and warehouse functions
• Safely operate forklifts, extended-reach forklifts, and other warehouse equipment
• Ensure daily equipment inspections are completed
• Coordinate maintenance or repair needs for warehouse equipment

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Task prioritization

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

RentalMan

Webex

IT resources

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

The Shop Foreman – Temporary Structures is responsible for overseeing the daily warehouse workflow and ensuring that all materials, equipment, and structural components are prepared, staged, and ready for project deployment. This role provides direct leadership to warehouse personnel and serves as the primary link between Warehouse Operations and Field Installation Teams. The Shop Foreman is accountable for material readiness, inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and workflow efficiency to support installation schedules, inventory control, and operational objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities to support project schedules
• Oversee staging and preparation of outbound materials for installation projects
• Verify accuracy and completeness of loads prior to shipment
• Ensure all materials meet quality and readiness standards
• Identify material shortages or damaged components prior to deployment
• Maintain organized staging areas for upcoming projects
• Quality Control for all materials, shipments, and warehouse functions
• Safely operate forklifts, extended-reach forklifts, and other warehouse equipment
• Ensure daily equipment inspections are completed
• Coordinate maintenance or repair needs for warehouse equipment
• Provide daily direction to Warehouse Associate I and II personnel
• Assign tasks based on project priorities and workflow needs utilizing BOL’s, Pull Sheets, and Webex communication
• Support training and development of warehouse staff utilizing 5S processes
• Monitor productivity and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Promote a culture of accountability and professionalism
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory counts of structure components and hardware
• Conduct or support cycle counts and inventory audits
• Identify discrepancies and communicate material shortages
• Monitor material usage to support operational planning with leadership
• Enforce company safety policies and PPE requirements
• Identify and address unsafe behaviors or conditions
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
• Support safety training and 5S initiatives as required

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Active applicable state class driver’s license
• Forklift Certification
• Demonstrated warehouse or industrial operations experience
• Inventory management experience
• Experience mentoring warehouse personnel
• Extended-Reach Forklift Experience
• Proficient in warehouse operating systems (Excel, Rental Man, Webex, IT resources)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family.

In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation
• Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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Equal Opportunity and Diversity

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.