Warehouse Foreman

Kelso Industries•Baltimore, MD

8h•$45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Kelso Industries is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Foreman to run warehouse and yard operations supporting its HVAC and electrical divisions. This working leadership role oversees the movement of materials, equipment, and tools to job sites, leads warehouse staff and drivers, and ensures field crews have the supplies they need. The foreman helps maintain an organized, safe, and efficient operation, including inventory and parts control, job and truck support, fleet and equipment readiness, safety compliance, team leadership, and recordkeeping. The role involves receiving and inspecting HVAC and electrical materials, staging job kits, coordinating deliveries and urgent requests, maintaining inventory records, managing tools and wire, resolving shipment and return issues, and overseeing yard and warehouse equipment. It also includes assigning and training staff, enforcing safety practices, maintaining records and supporting audits. The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and work on one’s feet. The stated salary range is $45,000 to $60,000 per year.

Requirements

Prior warehouse or supply-chain experience, ideally in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or construction supply.
Leadership or supervisory experience.
Forklift certification, or ability to obtain it.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on one’s feet.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, schedule, train, and assign daily work to warehouse staff and drivers; establish priorities and maintain safety and productivity standards.
Receive, inspect, stage, store, and put away incoming HVAC and electrical materials, equipment, parts, and job supplies; verify shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
Pull and stage job kits and materials for scheduled jobs and quotes, and coordinate deliveries and urgent requests with project managers, superintendents, dispatch, and technicians.
Maintain accurate inventory counts, locations, cycle counts, stock levels, and records in the inventory or job-management system; flag or reorder commonly used items before they run out.
Manage wire reels, cutting, and tracking of remnants to reduce waste.
Track tools and equipment check-outs and returns, and coordinate repairs, calibration, and replacements.
Process material returns and warranty or core returns; report and resolve damaged, missing, or incorrect shipments with vendors and purchasing.
Stock, restock, and organize trucks; keep truck inventory checklists current and ensure parts are charged to the correct job or work order.
Oversee the company yard, including equipment, lifts, trailers, and fleet staging; coordinate vehicle fueling, cleanliness, and routine checks, and report vehicle damage or maintenance needs.
Maintain warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and shelving, and ensure only trained staff operate equipment.
Enforce OSHA, company, and other safety practices, including PPE, safe lifting, rigging, forklift procedures, storage, ladder and rack safety, and housekeeping.
Store, label, and handle refrigerants, chemicals, and hazardous materials according to regulations; keep aisles, exits, fire extinguishers, and eyewash stations clear and inspected.
Report and investigate injuries, near-misses, and accidents; hold regular toolbox safety talks.
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout, workflow, and turnaround on material requests.
Monitor attendance, performance, and conduct; provide feedback to management and cover warehouse tasks as needed.
Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and labeled; report stock levels, shortages, recurring problems, or costs; support audits and year-end inventory counts.