Lead Material Handler

Meyer Utility Structures is seeking an experienced Lead Material Handler to join our team at our Clinton, IL plant. In this role, you will lead and support daily material handling activities to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient movement of raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility, yard, and worksite. This position provides day-to-day direction to Material Handlers while coordinating workflow and priorities to help ensure production teams have the correct materials at the right time. The Lead Material Handler serves as a working lead, trainer, problem-solving resource, and role model while supporting inventory accuracy, safe equipment operation, continuous improvement, and production goals.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coordinate daily material handling activities to support safety, quality, and production objectives.


• Provide day-to-day direction, training, and support to Material Handlers.


• Coordinate material movement and priorities to ensure production teams have the correct materials when needed.


• Monitor workflow and adjust material handling activities as needed to support production schedules.


• Perform Material Handler duties as needed, including loading, unloading, staging, and moving raw materials, components, and finished products.


• Operate forklifts, including 40-ton forklifts, electric hoists, and other material handling equipment.


• Read work orders and follow instructions to identify materials and delivery locations.


• Complete equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.


• Support accurate inventory and material movement records.


• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including emptying chip bins and trash containers as needed.


• Promote safe work practices and compliance with company safety policies and procedures.


• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities to improve material flow, productivity, quality, and efficiency.


• Lead by example through safety, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Typically 4–6+ years of related material handling, manufacturing, or industrial experience.


• Previous lead, training, or demonstrated team leadership experience preferred.


• Thorough knowledge of material handling practices, equipment, and safe work procedures.


• Must be able to operate a 40-ton forklift and be a certified forklift operator.


• Ability to read work orders and follow written and verbal instructions.


• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.


• Ability to prioritize work and coordinate multiple material needs.


• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits:

Meyer Utility Structures is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Paid Vacation and Sick Time


• 401k with Employer Match


• 11 paid Company holidays


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Health & Wellness Programs


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee Discount Programs


• Professional Training and Development Programs


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• Hourly rate range: $23.00 - $28.00/hour - commensurate with experience