Warehouse​/Shop Foreman

Location: Richmond, VA
Pay Range: $18.00 to $25.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Be part of a growing, employee-owned company that has been in business for over 80 years!

Southern Air, Inc. is a well-established company dedicated to employee growth, teamwork, safety, and exceptional customer service. With locations throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina, we take pride in providing quality services while creating opportunities for our employees to build long-term careers.

We are currently seeking a dependable, highly organized, and motivated Warehouse / Shop Foreman to join our team in Richmond, VA .

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on work environment, possesses strong organizational and communication skills, and takes pride in keeping daily operations running safely and efficiently.

The Warehouse / Shop Foreman will be responsible for overseeing daily warehouse and shop operations, maintaining an organized and safe work environment, managing inventory and materials, and coordinating the movement of equipment and supplies.

This individual will work closely with our fabrication shop teams, project managers, and field personnel to ensure materials and equipment are received, organized, and delivered efficiently.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable using technology, and capable of operating various warehouse equipment and company vehicles.

• Oversee and coordinate daily warehouse and shop activities to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and fabrication shop environment.
• Assist with supervising and directing warehouse/shop personnel as needed.
• Receive, inspect, sort, count, and properly document incoming materials, parts, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using computers, smartphones, and applicable company systems.
• Organize and label job materials and equipment with the appropriate job names and numbers.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and other departments regarding materials, deliveries, and equipment needs.
• Notify appropriate personnel when materials and equipment have been received.
• Safely operate forklifts, telehandlers, and other material-handling equipment.
• Operate company box trucks and other authorized vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job sites as needed.
• Coordinate and assist with material deliveries to various job sites.
• Support fabrication shop trades and personnel when additional assistance is needed.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and maintenance of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor warehouse and shop safety practices and help maintain compliance with company safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve organization, workflow, and overall shop efficiency.
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including housekeeping, trash removal, and other tasks as assigned.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, materials, equipment, and multiple daily responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills , both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift, box truck, and telehandler.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Must be proficient in using computers and smartphones for communication, inventory tracking, recordkeeping, and other daily job responsibilities.
• Previous experience in warehouse, shop, construction, or related operations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to work the required schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• 3 to 7 years of related warehouse, shop, or construction industry experience.
• Previous supervisory, foreman, or team leadership experience.
• Experience working in a mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or construction-related environment.
• Familiarity with construction materials, tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with inventory…