Warehouse Lead - Audio

Live Events; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Live Events in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Warehouse Lead - Audio to own the organization and readiness of all audio equipment in the production warehouse. You will provide technical leadership during pulling, staging, QC, and show prep, ensuring signal flow and system readiness for live events.

The role requires strong audio knowledge, drive racks, amplifiers, DSP, and Dante networking familiarity. On-site work with a fast-paced environment and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of audio signal flow, gain structure, routing, patching.
• Experience with drive racks, amplifiers, DSP, loudspeaker systems, wireless microphones, and audio consoles.
• Familiarity with Dante networking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure, inspect, and test audio systems, including consoles, drive racks, amplifiers, speakers, microphones, wireless systems, intercom, playback, and related accessories.
• Support amplifier programming, DSP configuration, drive rack setup, and basic system tuning preparation.
• Validate audio show packages for completeness, accuracy, and technical suitability based on project requirements.
• Maintain organization, accuracy, and readiness standards for audio inventory within the warehouse.
• Identify missing, damaged, incomplete, or incorrectly configured audio equipment and communicate issues to the Warehouse Manager or Technical Services team.
• Provide technical guidance to Warehouse Technicians during audio equipment pulling, staging, QC, and prep.

Skills

Audio signal flow

Gain structure

Routing

Patching

System deployment

Tools

Drive racks

Amplifiers

DSP

Loudspeaker systems

Wireless microphones

Audio consoles

Dante networking

Job description

About Live EventsLive Events is a national live event production company and AV partner with hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Orlando, specializing in concerts, festivals, corporate events, and sports. Our full-service team delivers stage lighting, professional audio, LED video walls, and rigging for live entertainment across the country. Join a crew that powers some of the biggest stages across the country.Position Summary / ObjectiveThe Warehouse Lead - Audio is the technical subject matter expert responsible for the organization, readiness, and technical accuracy of all audio equipment within the production warehouse. This role does not have direct reports, but provides technical leadership, guidance, and support to warehouse team members during pulling, staging, quality control, and show preparation. The Warehouse Lead - Audio ensures audio systems, drive racks, amplifiers, consoles, cabling, and related components are properly configured, tested, and prepared for live event deployment.Role ResponsibilitiesThe following duties represent the primary responsibilities of the role. This list is not exhaustive. The individual in this position will perform additional tasks as assigned, adhere to all provisions of the Employee Manual, and participate in company initiatives and projects.Technical Quality Control & TestingConfigure, inspect, and test audio systems, including consoles, drive racks, amplifiers, speakers, microphones, wireless systems, intercom, playback, and related accessoriesSupport amplifier programming, DSP configuration, drive rack setup, and basic system tuning preparation as neededConfirm signal flow, patching, cabling, and system connectivity before equipment leaves the warehouseValidate audio show packages for completeness, accuracy, and technical suitability based on project requirementsInventory Management & MaintenanceMaintain organization, accuracy, and readiness standards for audio inventory within the warehouseIdentify missing, damaged, incomplete, or incorrectly configured audio equipment and communicate issues to the Warehouse Manager or Technical Services teamHelp establish and maintain audio prep standards, labeling practices, case organization, and equipment storage methodsMonitor recurring equipment issues and recommend process improvements, repairs, or inventory adjustmentsTeam Leadership & Technical GuidanceProvide technical guidance to Warehouse Technicians during audio equipment pulling, staging, QC, and prepSupport Warehouse Operations team members with audio-specific QC procedures and troubleshootingAssist in ongoing training and development of operations staff when necessaryOperational Safety & CollaborationPromote safe equipment handling, proper cable management, and consistent warehouse practicesAssist with cross-department warehouse work when needed while maintaining primary ownership of audio readinessWork EnvironmentWork is performed primarily in a warehouse and technical production environment. The environment may include active warehouse movement, changing priorities, and deadlines tied to show schedules.Physical DemandsFrequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and equipment handling required. Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. safely and consistently. Role may require handling speakers, amplifiers, consoles, racks, microphones, cabling, road cases, and related production equipment.Position Type / Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. The role follows a typical workday schedule; however, evening and weekend work may be required during high-volume sales periods.TravelThis position does not require travel.Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 / hourThe final salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's skills, qualifications, education, and relevant professional experience.We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement plan with employer contributionProfessional development opportunitiesRequiredStrong understanding of audio signal flow, gain structure, routing, patching, and system deploymentExperience with drive racks, amplifiers, DSP, loudspeaker systems, wireless microphones, and audio consolesAbility to troubleshoot audio systems and identify technical issues quicklyStrong organizational skills and ability to maintain department-specific equipment standardsAbility to communicate clearly with warehouse, production, and technical team membersComfortable serving as a technical lead without direct people management responsibilitiesPreferred2+ years of professional audio, live event production, AV production, or production warehouse experience preferredFamiliarity with audio networking, including Dante, preferredExperience in a fast-paced live event production environment preferred