Material Handler Lead

The Material Handler Lead oversees and helps move materials safely between departments. They lead the material handling team, manage workflow, enforce safety and quality standards, and support inventory control. This role acts as the liaison between Material Handlers and department supervisors, setting the example for efficiency, professionalism, and safe forklift use. 

Accountabilities:

• Lead and supervise daily operations of the material handling team to ensure timely and accurate support for production needs.

• Collaborating with department leads to prioritize material movement in alignment with production schedules.

• Conduct daily safety briefings and enforce compliance with all safety protocols and procedures.

• Train, mentor, and onboard new and existing Material Handlers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• Monitor team performance, deliver feedback, and support management in evaluations and hiring decisions.

• Develop and optimize warehouse and yard layout strategies to improve material flow, space utilization, and operational efficiency.

• Conduct routine audits of material handling processes to ensure accuracy, safety, and adherence to best practices.

• Serve as the primary liaison for interdepartmental communication regarding inventory, materials, and internal logistics.

• Coordinate shift coverage and assist in workforce planning to meet fluctuating production demands.

• Support inventory control by accurately receiving, identifying, labeling, storing, and distributing materials.

• Safely operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts), perform daily inspections, and maintain operational readiness.

• Inspect incoming materials for damage or defects and report discrepancies promptly.

• Maintain organized, clean, and compliant work areas in accordance with safety and operational standards.

• Read work orders or follow verbal instructions to determine material and equipment requirements.

• Assist with internal transfers, inbound and outbound logistics, and shipping/receiving activities.

• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement and efficiency initiatives.

• Perform other related duties as required to support team success and operational goals.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.