Team Lead - Cleaning Warehouse

About the role

Classic Tents & Events is a locally owned and operated leader in Atlanta’s event industry, providing equipment and infrastructure for film and TV productions, sporting events, festivals, and weddings. The Crew Lead supports warehouse and distribution tasks, supervising employees to maximize efficiency and ensure on-time preparation of inventory for scheduled deliveries and pickups.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in processing and cleaning inventory such as vinyl, chairs, tables, restaurant equipment, and flooring.
• Follow processes to ensure correct items are pulled for orders and spot-check orders for quality assurance.
• Lead a team in cleaning items including vinyl tops and walls, restaurant equipment, flooring, and chairs.
• Support leadership in completing daily administrative tasks and paperwork.
• Ensure proper chemical protocols are followed during cleaning processes.
• Execute communication from sales staff regarding last-minute changes to jobs or events.
• Support the efficiency of the return process, including processing and re-stocking rental items into inventory.
• Assure all inventory, machinery, and rental products are maintained in a safe and clean condition for operation.
• Comply with all government safety requirements and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and provide clear direction to employees daily.
• Effectively manage the necessary number of labor hours needed for jobs.
• Oversee the cleaning of inventory items such as vinyl, chairs, flooring, and restaurant equipment.
• Ensure checklists are distributed and filled out properly by crew members to verify all items are correct.
• Supervise timely completion of all returns of inventory to the warehouse.

Work Environment

• Indoor warehouse environments without heat or air conditioning.
• Occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, sun, rain).
• Wear safety attire such as vests, masks, and gloves in the warehouse.
• Work in close proximity to others, including shared office spaces.
• Exposure to loud or distracting sounds or noise levels.
• Hours generally exceed 40 per week; additional hours may be required or scheduled as needed.
• Work may span seven days per week based on event schedules; on-call availability may be required for last-minute bookings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of supervisory/lead experience in warehouse, cleaning, or delivery roles.
• Able to pass a background check, DOT pre-employment physical, and a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Technical ability; experience with computers and software.
• Rental software or warehouse management system knowledge.
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel knowledge.
• Distribution/warehouse experience.
• Three months of tent installation experience.
• Bilingual ability to speak Spanish.
• Forklift/warehouse equipment experience.
• Three months of restaurant cleaning experience.

Physical Demands

• Work indoors in warehouses without heat or air conditioning; occasional outdoor work in varying weather.
• Wear safety attire such as vests.
• Lift approximately 20–40 lbs consistently; up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Work in close proximity to others, including in company vehicles or shared office spaces.
• Exposure to loud or distracting sounds or noise levels.
• Stand for the entire shift duration.

Travel Required

• Minimal travel required.

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• 100% Health and Vision Insurance (individual); 50% Dental (individual).
• Supplemental insurance benefits available.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Profit sharing.
• Employee discount.

Pay

$38,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year.