About the role
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Warehouse Foreman to run the warehouse and yard operations for our HVAC and electrical divisions. You’ll keep material, equipment, and tools moving to job sites on time, lead a small warehouse team, and make sure our field crews have what they need to stay productive. This is a working leadership role for someone who knows the trades’ material side and takes pride in an organized, safe, efficient operation.
What You’ll Do • Lead, schedule, and train warehouse staff and drivers, setting daily priorities and holding the team to safety and productivity standards • Receive, inspect, stage, and store incoming HVAC equipment (RTUs, condensers, air handlers, ductwork, fittings) and electrical material (wire, conduit, gear, panels, fixtures) • Pull and stage job kits against project material lists and coordinate deliveries with project managers, superintendents, and service dispatch • Maintain accurate inventory counts, cycle counts, and records in the company’s inventory or ERP system • Manage wire reels, cutting, and tracking of remnants to reduce waste • Track tools and equipment check-out and returns, coordinating repairs, calibration, and replacements • Process material returns, handle damaged or incorrect shipments, and work with vendors and purchasing to resolve issues • Oversee the company yard, including equipment, lifts, trailers, and fleet staging • Operate and supervise use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment • Enforce OSHA and company safety practices, including proper rigging, lifting, storage, and housekeeping • Identify opportunities to improve layout, workflow, and turnaround on material requests
Qualifications • 3+ years of warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience, preferably in construction, mechanical, or electrical contracting • 1+ years of supervisory or lead experience • Working knowledge of HVAC equipment and electrical materials • Forklift certification or ability to obtain • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record • Strong organizational skills and comfort with inventory software, spreadsheets, and email • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in varying warehouse and yard conditions
Preferred • Experience with construction ERP or inventory platforms • CDL Class A or B • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 • Background as an HVAC or electrical field tech, helper, or apprentice
Compensation & Benefits • Competitive hourly pay, based on experience up to $60,000 • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off and paid holidays • Company-provided tools, safety gear, and ongoing training • Long-term career growth across a national portfolio
Why Kelso Industries
Kelso Industries is a national MEP+ contracting portfolio with over 35 operating companies and roughly 3,500 employees across 20+ U.S. markets. Our teams get the stability and resources of a large organization with the culture and pride of a local shop, plus real paths to advance across companies and markets.
Comp Range: $45,000-$60,000
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