Immediate Opening for Lead Material Handler 1st Shift

TFT Global•Brookville, OH

About The Position

TFT Global Inc. is seeking a Lead Material Handler for its Brookville operation. This is a hands-on leadership role combining forklift operation and material movement with leading material handlers and general laborers. The Lead Material Handler supports daily operations and helps ensure materials move accurately and on schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Material handling, warehouse, distribution, or similar hands-on experience.
Forklift operating experience.
Experience loading, unloading, staging, storing, or moving materials.
Basic computer experience and ability to learn job-related systems.
Strong safety awareness.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience training, mentoring, or helping guide other employees.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Lead and support a team of material handlers and general laborers.
Coordinate receiving, staging, storage, shipping, and movement of materials.
Perform outbound loading and unloading alongside the team.
Assign daily work and help keep materials moving according to customer schedules.
Train and mentor employees on proper forklift operation and material-handling procedures.
Complete routine equipment checks and report maintenance concerns.
Help ensure parts and materials are delivered accurately and on time.
Communicate inventory shortages, delays, equipment concerns, and operational issues.
Support safety, quality, 5S, material flow, and continuous improvement initiatives.