Lead Material Handler

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Saab, Inc. in East Syracuse, NY is seeking a Lead Material Handler to join the Manufacturing/Production team. This role involves preparing, packaging, and shipping domestic and international orders, including completing necessary documentation and import paperwork. The Lead Material Handler will coordinate with Freight Forwarders, unpack and inspect received goods, and maintain accurate inventory records. Responsibilities also include picking, kitting, and distributing production materials, examining and stocking inventory, performing inventory checks and cycle counts, obtaining freight quotes, and operating a forklift. The position requires maintaining and organizing an off-site warehouse, troubleshooting inventory issues, training other Material Handlers, and serving as a point of contact for internal stakeholders. The role also involves participating in continuous improvement initiatives, assisting the department supervisor with interviews and selection, collaborating on work assignments and training plans, and providing backup coverage for the supervisor. The position may require working at both Collamer and Enterprise facilities in East Syracuse, NY.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 8+ years of relevant material handling experience, or a High School diploma with 10+ years of experience.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with relevant safety concerns and precautions (e.g., lifting and powered industrial truck operations).
Ability to collaborate effectively and work within a team environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MS Excel and Oracle, or a similar accounting system.
Forklift experience and/or certification.
Leadership or supervisory experience.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

Prepare, package, and ship all domestic and international orders, including completing necessary documentation.
Complete import paperwork and clear imports with Freight Forwarders.
Coordinate with Freight Forwarders on palletized shipments, both domestic and international.
Unpack and inspect goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
Maintain accurate records of received goods and reject unsatisfactory items.
Pick, kit, and distribute production materials to various departments within the company.
Examine, stock, and organize materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
Perform inventory checks and daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy.
Obtain quotes from Freight Forwarders for upcoming inbound and outbound shipments.
Safely lift heavy items and operate a forklift.
Maintain and organize the off-site warehouse.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex stockroom or inventory issues.
Train Material Handlers working in receiving, stockroom, and shipping areas.
Serve as a front-line point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding department activities.
Participate in and recommend continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
Assist the department supervisor with candidate interviews and selection for open job requisitions.
Collaborate with the department supervisor to develop effective work assignments and training plans.
Provide backup coverage for the department supervisor when they are on PTO or unavailable due to other business needs.
May be required to work at both our Collamer and Enterprise facilities, located in East Syracuse, NY.