Material Handler Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inventory control, Cycle counting and overall material management.


• All shipping and receiving duties, including documentation, bills of landing, etc.


• Perform visual quality checks


• Operate and monitor equipment such as forklifts, powered hand tools, and overhead cranes.


• Perform general manual labor tasks including lifting, pulling, carrying, sweeping, cleaning, and moving materials.


• Keep management and supervisors aware of product shortages to maintain accurate information


• Organize inventory within the warehouse by properly boxing and storing goods in their designated location


• Ability to lift < 50 pounds 


• Maintain safe and clean work environment


• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail


• Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and working primarily standing


• Experience using a forklift is required 


• Verify all incoming shipments to be accurate by comparing the invoice to order and ensuring all goods are in acceptable condition


• Verifying quantities of all incoming and outgoing packages and pieces.


• Work overtime as needed.


• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas including outside material storage areas/yards, and production floors.


• Participate in daily safety meetings and safety committees/initiatives.


• Train, guide, and assist co-workers as needed.


• Manage physical and cycle inventory counts, track supplies and submit requests when needed.


• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, production manuals, and work instructions.


• Follow all company principles, safety rules, and regulatory standards.


• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with inventory MRP systems, Excel, Word, Email required.


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial warehouse environment.


• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other mobile/heavy equipment is preferred but not required.


• Ability to read or learn to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, and verify dimensional requirements.


• 2 years’ Inventory control and cycle counting experience required.


• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required for material calculations.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong dependability and attendance.