Warehouse Operations Lead

Job description

Live Oak Audio Visual is a Seattle-area event production company specializing in audio, video, lighting, and staging for live events. We're in an active growth phase, and we're hiring a Warehouse Operations Lead to own our warehouse operations as we scale, including the buildout and integration of our adjacent warehouse space.

This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role with no direct reports, reporting to the Operations Manager. It is not a "keep it tidy" job. You'll own our inventory system end to end, run quality control and hands‑on gear repair, manage the vehicle fleet, and design the processes that let us grow without breaking. We're looking for someone who sets a high standard and holds it.

• Warehouse operations: an organized, staged, show‑ready warehouse with no scramble to get gear out the door.
• Inventory accuracy: full ownership of our rental management software (Flex5/LASSO), with monthly cycle counts and a full bi‑annual physical count.
• Show prep and returns: catching shortages early, reconciling returns fast, and coordinating subrentals with the Operations Manager.
• Equipment quality control and repair: inspecting gear on return, and handling common repairs in‑house (cables, connectors, fuses, lamp and LED modules, and more) while managing send‑outs to the right vendors.
• Vehicle fleet: scheduling service, assigning vehicles to events, and keeping records current.
• Systems and growth: designing and documenting the systems we need now and at 10x scale, and leading the buildout of new warehouse spaces.

• 2+ years in warehouse, inventory, logistics, or AV/production operations.
• Hands‑on familiarity with AV gear (audio, lighting, video) strongly preferred.
• Fluency with inventory or rental‑management software; experience with Flex5 or a comparable platform a plus.
• Basic electronics and mechanical repair ability.
• A track record of building and documenting repeatable processes.
• Comfortable setting a high standard and following up with crew and peers to hold it, even without supervisory authority.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑directed.
• Forklift certificate a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and climbing.
• Comfortable with loud noises and hearing protection

Full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt. Pay range $30 to $35 per hour, depending on experience.

• Employer paid Health, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days (option to add dependents at employee expense)
• Employer 401(k) matching after 90 days
• PTO
• Renters and pet insurance through our payroll processor
• Break room snacks!

Live Oak Audio Visual is an equal opportunity employer.