Material Handler Team Lead

Material Handling Team Lead

The Material Handling Team Lead responsibilities include receiving and recording all incoming product, organizing and managing all physical inventories and locations, stocking shelves and racks and moving of materials to support manufacturing and shipping. Other responsibilities include aiding with inventory questions, warehouse labeling and participating in inventory counts (cycle and year end). Team members will work together with other teams to provide an excellent customer experience for all customers.

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-time Hours: 40-45 hrs Schedule: M-F

Reports to: Material Handling Supervisor

Key Roles

• Support company values and mission through respect, continuous improvement, and safety
• Apply Lean Thinking to team work and processes (waste, flow, level work, etc.)
• Move, put away and record locations of products in a safe manner following SOPs and quality guidelines.
• Actively participate in problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Support and help in other areas as the manufacturing schedule dictates
• Provide value to internal and external customers
• Create and pursue self-development plan

Key Competencies

• Detail oriented, with the ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices.
• Ability to recognize problems and suggest countermeasures.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift in a high traffic, fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable using saws and other power tools.
• Responsible self-starter with excellent time management skills.
• Experience with iPod scanner and computer would be a plus.
• Team Player: committed to improving, learning, and collaborating with others
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments
• Active prioritization of company mission, values, and culture

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving and recording all incoming product
• Organizing and managing physical inventories and locations
• Stocking shelves and racks and moving materials to support manufacturing and shipping teams
• Assist with inventory questions, warehouse labeling, and cyclical and year-end inventory counts
• Other duties as needed: Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and may include potential transfers to other departments and local facilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions.