Lead Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Haves:
• 2+ years of warehouse experience within telecom, underground construction, utilities, or a related industry
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counts, material reconciliation, and warehouse documentation
• Experience working with Duraline reels and wooden fiber reels
• Strong Excel or inventory management system experience
• Experience investigating inventory discrepancies, damaged shipments, and quality control issues
• OSHA 10 certification (active)
• Forklift certification with hands-on experience (active)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience coordinating materials, shipments, and contractors in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift and move materials throughout the shift

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:
• Experience working with purchase orders, material budgets, and logistics coordination
• Experience in a high-growth or high-volume warehouse environment
Day-to-Day:
• Partner closely with warehouse leadership to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure all documentation is up to date
• Review daily counts, inventory reports, shipments, and material movement to support day-to-day operations across multiple warehouses
• Investigate damaged shipments, reconcile inventory discrepancies, and support quality control initiatives
• Coordinate material deliveries directly to contractors supporting underground fiber construction projects
• Receive, organize, track, and distribute fiber reels, conduit, and other construction materials
• Perform inventory counts, stock management, and warehouse reporting
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely while maintaining OSHA compliance
• Support warehouse growth initiatives and help develop scalable inventory and material management processes

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a 1st Shift Lead Warehouse Associate for a leading telecommunications infrastructure client in Plain City, OH. This individual will work closely with warehouse leadership to support the day-to-day operations of a rapidly growing warehouse network while serving as a key resource for inventory accuracy, material tracking, shipment reconciliation, and quality control. The ideal candidate brings a strong warehouse background combined with experience managing inventory discrepancies, documentation, and operational processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership-track position with long-term growth potential as warehouse operations continue to expand nationwide.