Lead Material Handler

Job Description:

How will you make an impact?

Manage material flows from receiving, through manufacturing, and on to distribution within the facility. Monitors inventory levels and coordinates between procurement, manufacturing, and receiving to keep products stocked and manufacturing lines fed with the correct materials. Assist in organization of work assignments, training of employees, paperwork completion and review, SAP computer transactions, and file maintenance.

What will you do?

• Proactively drive, promote, and engage in our culture of Safety First.
• Maintain physical presence in warehouse, assigning work and providing leadership. Ensure compliance of duties set forth by department leadership.
• Encourage cooperation amongst Materials Handling employees and maintain cooperation with other departments.
• Maintain high level of understanding in all department processes and procedures so as to effectively audit and train assigned personnel.
• Oversee department cycle count process, manage material Kanbans, and act as point person responsible for monitoring inventory levels for consumable materials.
• Coordinate material movements throughout facility and work closely with Procurement, Receiving, Manufacturing, Quality, and Distribution team members.
• Complete, correct, and/or file paperwork as required. This includes receiving documents, manufacturing documents, and shipping documents.
• Handle materials and company provided equipment with caution in order to avoid damage to item or injury to self.
• Provide input about personnel’s progress for evaluations.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff in order to resolve any problems or potential problems.
• Operate and maintain forklift, observing operating procedures. Train / re-train assigned staff on forklift operation as needed.
• Receive and communicate verbal and written instructions given in the English language.
• Accept responsibility for department operation when Supervisor or Team Lead is unavailable.
• Complete needed paperwork by signing or writing with accuracy and neatness.
• Push/Pull products on a cart with a maximum weight up to 400 pounds and push/pull a pallet jack with a maximum weight of 1500 pounds.
• Check own work and that of others as assigned for quality and safety performance, completing any additional steps to prepare/finalize procedures.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and efficiently with little supervision, communicating verbally or in writing any discrepancies as needed.
• Lift up to 63 pounds from floor to waist and lift up to 54 pounds from floor to shoulder height on a regular basis using step ladder as needed.
• Walk and stand up to six (6) hours at a time, up to 12 hours a day, with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting at waist with occasional climbing on foot stool.
• Fill out forms as needed, producing neat handwriting and legible signature.
• Work in environment that may require working in a cooler/freezer and outdoors.
• Keep work area clean and free of debris, packaging materials, shipping cartons, etc.
• Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled work hours, working overtime and weekends as needed.
• Report any actual or potential safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management.
• screening facility Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). Part of the screening facility assessment is Security Threat Assessments (STA) qualifications that must be adhered to. Potential new candidates must be able to successfully complete the STA certification.
• In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

How will you get here?

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using SAP preferred.
• Prior experience in leadership role preferred.
• Possess basic knowledge of English and math and ability to read.
• Possess good number recognition abilities.
• Possess organization skills.
• Maintain powered industrial truck certification.
• Successful completion of Security Threat Assessment is mandatory.