Material Handler Shift Lead-1st shift

Material Handler Shift Lead-1st shift

NatureWorks | Blair, Nebraska

We’re looking for an experienced Material Handler Shift Lead to help lead our warehouse team with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork, and product stewardship. This hands-on leadership role coaches Material Handlers, helps resolve day-to-day issues, and ensures our finished product meets NatureWorks’ standards before it leaves the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead by example and help the team safely and efficiently achieve shift goals


• Coach Material Handlers on procedures, processes, and best practices


• Champion product quality, ensuring labels, boxes, pallets, and finished shipments meet expectations


• Participate in shift exchanges and help coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance needs


• Help resolve team concerns and serve as a resource for Material Handlers


• Champion safety programs, near-miss reporting, observations, and procedure compliance


• Identify and address safety, quality, environmental, maintenance, and production concerns


• Perform all responsibilities of the Material Handler 4 role as needed

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 1–2 years of NatureWorks material handling experience


• Successful completion of the NatureWorks Level 4 Material Handling skills assessment


• Meets expectations or higher on performance reviews for the past 24 months


• Working knowledge of SAP


• Strong knowledge of warehouse and material handling processes


• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Positive, team-oriented leadership style with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Pay starts at $29.75 per hour.


• Benefits begin on day 1.


• 3 weeks of vacation, 6 family/sick days.


• 8.5% company 401k contribution.

Join NatureWorks and help drive sustainability in the materials industry!

Ready to take the next step in your material handling career? Apply today to help lead a safe, efficient, and quality-focused team at NatureWorks.