Warehouse Lead

About the role

The Warehouse Lead supports the Warehouse Manager & Supervisor in running the daily operations of a busy event design and production warehouse. This role helps ensure gear preparation, inventory flow, and event readiness are executed efficiently and safely. The Warehouse Lead plays a hands-on role in coordinating warehouse associates, tracking equipment, and supporting operational workflows, while helping implement process improvements under the guidance of the Warehouse Manager & Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Warehouse Manager & Supervisor in overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations, including gear preparation, quality control, packing, and loading/unloading of event production equipment.
• Support workflows for pick, pack, pull, and staging to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and readiness for events.
• Help plan and prioritize daily tasks to meet event schedules and operational needs.
• Track and monitor inbound/outbound equipment, ensuring proper documentation and accountability.
• Maintain daily reports and operational notes, and provide timely support by answering the incoming SHOP support line.
• Support shipping, receiving, and truck loading/unloading operations to ensure timeliness and safety.
• Identify operational issues, escalate to Manager & Supervisor, and participate in problem-solving and process improvements.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and day-to-day guidance to new and existing warehouse associates under the direction of the Warehouse Manager.
• Lead and support warehouse associates by fostering teamwork, effective communication, and consistent adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor team performance and communicate staffing, attendance, productivity, or performance concerns to the Warehouse Manager and Supervisor.

Requirements

• This position requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience driving 16'–24' box trucks.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in live event lighting production, entertainment technology, warehouse operations, or another fast-paced, related environment.
• Working knowledge of professional lighting equipment, including conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and temporary event power distribution is a plus.
• Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse material handling equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event and production schedules.

What we offer

• This is a Full-time hourly position.
• Full-time regular employees are eligible to participate in Got Light’s medical, dental, vision, chiropractic & 401k benefits.
• Full-time regular employees are eligible for PTO and (5) paid holidays.
• $26-29/hr based on experience.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Ability to work in an environment that may be noisy, unheated, and not air conditioned
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists

Schedule

Full Time non-exempt
In person work
Regular Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Note: Requires schedule flexibility approximately once a month to accommodate an early start time of 5:30 AM or earlier.

Pre-Employment Requirement

A motor vehicle record (MVR) check is required for this position. Following a conditional offer of employment, Got Light conducts a routine background check in compliance with the California Fair Chance Act.