Traveling Warehouse Lead - Southeast Ohio

Socket.dev; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Travel and project-site exposure

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a motivated Warehouse Representative for Southeast Ohio to support warehouse and field operations across multiple locations. The role involves leadership of warehouse staff, extensive travel, and hands-on inventory management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will organize operations, supervise staff, operate forklifts, and coordinate staffing with agencies while maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory, or site operations.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience managing temporary employees or coordinating with staffing agencies.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Current forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry and spreadsheet management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, email systems, and mobile technology.
• Ability to learn and use inventory management software.
• Experience setting up company-issued cell phones, email accounts, and applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle record review, drug screening, and any additional site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse and site operations.
• Coordinate the receiving, storage, organization, and movement of materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory management software.
• Conduct inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, tracked, stored, and documented.
• Supervise warehouse personnel and temporary employees.
• Coordinate staffing needs with temporary staffing agencies.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and work quality.
• Train employees on workplace procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce safety standards and report workplace incidents.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and transporting materials.
• Set up company-issued mobile devices, email accounts, and basic applications.
• Maintain spreadsheets and operational records using Microsoft Excel.
• Prepare reports and site updates using Microsoft Office and internal systems.
• Communicate with employees, customers, vendors, staffing partners, and internal teams.
• Provide updates regarding staffing, inventory, productivity, and warehouse operations.
• Travel frequently between warehouse and project locations.
• Work occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours when required.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a motivated Warehouse Representative for Southeast Ohio to support warehouse and field operations across multiple locations. The role involves leadership of warehouse staff, extensive travel, and hands-on inventory management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will organize operations, supervise staff, operate forklifts, and coordinate staffing with agencies while maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety compliance across sites.