Job Description

We are seeking a Material Handler Lead to coordinate day-to-day material movement and staging activities to support production and shipping goals. This role provides hands-on leadership to a small team, helps prioritize work, and ensures accurate inventory handling while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow: assign tasks, set priorities, and balance labor to meet production/shipping schedules.
• Work hands-on performing material handling while guiding others (loading/unloading, staging, put-away, replenishment, picking).
• Coordinate inbound/outbound activities and communicate status/issues to supervisors and internal customers (production, shipping, planning).
• Support inventory accuracy: verify counts, help resolve discrepancies, assist with cycle counts.
• Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts (as trained/authorized) and ensure safe use by the team.
• Train and coach team members on safe work practices, standard procedures, and quality expectations.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping. Ensure aisles/exits are clear; report hazards or incidents promptly.
• Escalate equipment, quality, or staffing concerns; assist with shift handoffs and basic reporting (productivity, shortages, damages).
• Other duties as directed by department leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• [2+] years of warehouse/manufacturing materials experience; prior lead experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required; ability to obtain/maintain certification (as applicable).
• Comfortable using scanners and basic computer functions (email, data entry).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/move up to [50] lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and in a warehouse/production environment.