Job Description

Job description

(Job Starts in February)

Job Title: Lead Material Handler

Job Summary: The Lead Material Handler will coordinate and supervise the daily operations of material handling activities, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of products and materials. This position leads a team of material handlers, supports warehouse management in enforcing safety and productivity standards, and plays a key role in inventory accuracy and timely order fulfillment.

Dust/Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Oversee the loading, unloading, and movement of materials within the facility. Assign and monitor daily tasks such as picking, packing, staging, and shipping. Ensure materials are stored properly, and inventory is rotated as necessary (FIFO/LIFO) Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures. Communicate with supervisors, shipping/receiving teams, and other departments to coordinate workflow. Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement solutions. Troubleshoot material or equipment issues and escalate when necessary. Provide performance feedback and assist with new hire training and onboarding Required Skills/Abilities:

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to guide and motivate team members, Ability to prioritize and Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Legally eligible to work in the United States. High school diploma or G.E.D., and zero to four years of previous experience. At least 3 years of experience with hi-lo and forklift required Physical Demand: The physical demands include, but are not limited to: Standing & Walking: Frequently required to stand and walk around job sites, warehouses, or production areas as needed. Sitting: Often sitting at a desk while working on reports, project plans, and communicating with stakeholders. Lifting & Carrying: Occasionally required to lift and carry materials, documents, or equipment weighing up to 15-25 lbs. Bending, Stooping & Kneeling: Occasionally required for proper lifting, inspecting job sites, or troubleshooting operational issues. Reaching & Handling: Frequent use of hands and arms to operate computers, tools, or other equipment. Climbing: May require occasional use of ladders or stairs to access different work areas. Visual & Auditory Requirements: Must be able to read project documentation, analyze blueprints, and effectively communicate in noisy industrial environments. Work Environment: Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds frequently. Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Normal setting for this job is in a material recycling facility. The environment may reflect the weather conditions of heat or cold. Will be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, and noise most of the workday. This position requires a balance between office-based responsibilities and on-site collaboration. The ability to adapt to varying physical and environmental conditions is essential for success in this role.
Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person