Warehouse & Inventory Lead — Efficient Ops & Growth

Jobless; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Year-Round Employment

Job summary

Kato Roofing, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse & Inventory Lead in Minnesota to manage the receiving, storage and distribution of materials and equipment for our commercial roofing projects.

This role ensures smooth operations, accurate inventory tracking using software, and timely distribution to crews. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in warehouse or inventory management, forklift certification, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of warehouse, inventory, or equipment management experience
• Forklift certification
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Valid driver's license
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent Verbal/Written Skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and positive service attitude
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Sharp listening skills and critical thinking skills
• Work under pressure and deal with unexpected challenges in a professional and calm manner

Responsibilities

• Stage materials and equipment for projects
• Complete and review daily forklift inspections, coordinate necessary repairs
• Assign or procure proper tools and equipment required to complete specific tasks or projects
• Authorize and arrange for purchase of supplies, tools and equipment and parts
• Track and record all tools and equipment to and from jobs
• Coordinates all tool and equipment repairs and returns from outside vendors
• Direct recording of expenses and analyze purchase and repair costs to control expenditures
• Eliminate congestion within the warehouse
• Buffer personnel from outside vendors and deliveries
• Ensure company funds and company resources are used only for company business
• Properly store and monitor inventory for maximum efficiency
• Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of the warehouse
• Coordinate landscaping and snow removal services for company property

Skills

Forklift certification

Microsoft Office proficiency

Valid driver's license

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Verbal/Written Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Critical thinking

Work under pressure

Job description

Kato Roofing, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse & Inventory Lead in Minnesota to manage the receiving, storage and distribution of materials and equipment for our commercial roofing projects.

This role ensures smooth operations, accurate inventory tracking using software, and timely distribution to crews. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in warehouse or inventory management, forklift certification, and strong organizational and communication skills.