Warehouse Foreman: Lead Inventory & Safety

State of Indiana; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (3 options)

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account

457(b) deferred compensation

Pension options

Paid leave policies

Vacation and holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

PSLF eligible

Free parking

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The Indiana Veterans' Home in West Lafayette, Indiana, part of the State of Indiana, seeks a Warehouse Foreman to lead shipping/receiving, inventory control, and distribution operations while ensuring safe use of forklifts and related equipment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in ordering, receiving, or distributing supplies; strong leadership and compliance knowledge; and the ability to train staff. Excellent benefits accompany a full-time role at IVH. Regular Workday attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of requisition, disbursing procedures, and inventory control procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of stock items, their locations, and proper storage methods under regulations.
• Ability to train and direct warehouse work and enforce security measures.
• Maintain detailed inventory and purchasing records.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, box truck, golf cart and similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed inventory records and exercise inventory control of items ordered.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory reports and ensure accuracy.
• Receive deliveries and verify purchase orders and packing slips.
• Tag fixed assets and complete receiver information in the system.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain supply inventory.
• Maintain keys and tools control for warehouse staff.
• Perform ACA documentation and tool logs.
• Assign daily jobs based on priority and safety rules.
• Provide forklift training and certification to staff.
• Evaluate and improve storage procedures as needed.
• Support facility emergencies and health/safety practices.
• Attend Workday at assigned site as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Safety compliance

Training

Record keeping

Shipping/receiving

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Box truck

Golf cart

Job description

The Indiana Veterans' Home in West Lafayette, Indiana, part of the State of Indiana, seeks a Warehouse Foreman to lead shipping/receiving, inventory control, and distribution operations while ensuring safe use of forklifts and related equipment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in ordering, receiving, or distributing supplies; strong leadership and compliance knowledge; and the ability to train staff. Excellent benefits accompany a full-time role at IVH. Regular Workday attendance is required.