Warehouse Operations Lead

Clsri; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clsri in Bakersfield, CA seeks an experienced Warehouse Lead to run the floor, direct the team, and own inventory accuracy for timely shipments and installations.

The role serves as the Operations Manager's right-hand in the warehouse, enforcing safety, supervising forklift operations, and coordinating receiving, staging, and loading. A background in furniture or installation projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse, distribution, or logistics roles.
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role directing a warehouse crew.
• Current forklift certification and strong forklift experience.
• Experience unloading containers and managing palletized freight.
• Strong attention to detail with counts, BOLs, and paperwork.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable with email, photos/uploads, and spreadsheets.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily work for warehouse staff; set priorities and assign tasks.
• Train new staff on receiving, staging, loading, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Hold the team accountable for quality, pace, and safety; report performance issues.
• Oversee unloading of containers and verify counts against the BOL and packing list.
• Own inventory accuracy: run cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Plan warehouse layout and space ahead of large inbound shipments.
• Coordinate with operations on jobs, deliveries, and schedule changes.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure equipment is operated only by certified staff.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Team supervision

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

OneDrive

Job description

Clsri in Bakersfield, CA seeks an experienced Warehouse Lead to run the floor, direct the team, and own inventory accuracy for timely shipments and installations.

The role serves as the Operations Manager's right-hand in the warehouse, enforcing safety, supervising forklift operations, and coordinating receiving, staging, and loading. A background in furniture or installation projects is a plus.