Shop Foreman

United Rentals•Prairieville, LA

28d

About The Position

The Shop Foreman – Temporary Structures oversees daily warehouse workflow and ensures that materials, equipment, and structural components are prepared and staged for project deployment. The role provides direct leadership to warehouse personnel and connects Warehouse Operations with Field Installation Teams. The Shop Foreman is accountable for material readiness, inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and workflow efficiency in support of installation schedules, inventory control, and operational objectives. This is a safety-sensitive position under United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active applicable state class driver’s license.
Forklift certification.
Demonstrated warehouse or industrial operations experience.
Inventory management experience.
Experience mentoring warehouse personnel.
Extended-reach forklift experience.
Proficiency with warehouse operating systems and resources, including Excel, Rental Man, Webex, and IT resources.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow.
Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily warehouse activities to support project schedules.
Oversee staging and preparation of outbound materials for installation projects.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of loads before shipment.
Ensure materials meet quality and readiness standards, and identify shortages or damaged components before deployment.
Maintain organized staging areas for upcoming projects.
Perform quality control for materials, shipments, and warehouse functions.
Safely operate forklifts, extended-reach forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
Ensure daily equipment inspections are completed and coordinate maintenance or repair needs.
Provide daily direction to Warehouse Associate I and II personnel, assigning tasks based on project priorities and workflow using BOLs, Pull Sheets, and Webex.
Support training and development of warehouse staff using 5S processes.
Monitor productivity and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
Promote accountability and professionalism.
Help maintain accurate inventory counts of structural components and hardware; conduct or support cycle counts and inventory audits.
Identify inventory discrepancies and communicate material shortages.
Monitor material usage to support operational planning with leadership.
Enforce company safety policies and PPE requirements, identify and address unsafe behaviors or conditions, and maintain a clean, organized warehouse.
Support safety training and 5S initiatives as required.