Warehouse Lead / Driver

Dalmatian Fire; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalmatian Fire is seeking a Warehouse Lead/Driver in Lewis Center, Ohio. This role involves managing inventory, coordinating material logistics, and ensuring timely delivery to job sites. Key responsibilities include interacting with site personnel, organizing materials, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in warehousing and a valid driver's license. Forklift operation experience is preferred. The position may require extended hours and travel to sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in warehousing, transportation, and inventory industry required.
• Forklift / Telehandler / truck driving experience preferred.
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and logistic workflows to ensure timely delivery of equipment.
• Inspect deliveries and maintain accurate inventory logs.
• Stage materials for upcoming projects based on schedules.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

We are a full service fire sprinkler contractor that offers layout, design, fabrication, and installation for nearly every type of wet and dry sprinkler system, as well as a full range of specialty systems. Additionally, we also design and install fire pumps, standpipes, and fire water storage tanks, and perform various types of fire-related inspections.

Job Summary

Dalmatian Fire is looking for a Warehouse Lead/Driver. In this role you would be responsible for managing inventory, coordinating material logistics, and ensuring timely delivery of equipment to job sites. This role is essential to keeping field operations efficient, organized, and well-supplied.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries of fire protection equipment, conduit, wiring, panels, devices, and tools.
• Interact / communicate with site personnel regarding delivery schedule and inspection admittance.
• Label and organize inventory by job number, device type, or system components to support accurate field deployment.
• Maintain an accurate inventory log using spreadsheets, ERP, or warehouse management systems.
• Stage materials for upcoming job phases based on project schedule and delivery requests.
• Properly organize material per location and building in accordance with the awarded quantities and bill of materials.
• Coordinate with project managers and field supervisors to prepare and issue field material kits.
• Track material usage and returns from job sites, ensuring proper handling of surplus or defective items.
• Handle and store equipment safely, including sensitive fire protection components like smoke detectors, special hazard devices, panels, modules, and other material.
• Perform routine warehouse upkeep such as cleaning, organizing, and maintaining safety standards.
• Assist with packaging and shipping of materials to remote job sites or satellite warehouses.
• Operate forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred) to move heavy inventory safely.
• Maintain tools, testing devices, and field gear inventory, ensuring items are returned and in working condition.
• Support incoming and outgoing logistics for long‑lead items and large bulk deliveries.
• Document and report damaged or missing materials to procurement or project management teams.
• Ensure that the material storage is fulfilling the manufacturer guidelines.
• Assist in periodic cycle counts and full warehouse audits for inventory control.
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards at all times in the warehouse and during material handling.
• Follow guidelines from the Operations / Site manager to maintain stock and cost.
• Other duties as assigned and needed between the demand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in warehousing, transportation, and inventory industry required
• Forklift / Telehandler / truck driving experience preferred.
• Proper material handling skills and familiar with warehouse / outdoor working conditions.
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with limited violations.
• Flexible to be available as needed to travel to sites.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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