Lead Material Handler

McKesson•Puyallup, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

McKesson is seeking a Lead Material Handler to support daily warehouse operations within our distribution center. In this hands-on leadership role, you will coordinate workflow, support inventory accuracy, train team members, and help ensure products are received, stored, and shipped safely and efficiently. This position works alongside warehouse associates while serving as a subject matter expert and resource for the team to drive productivity, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Typically requires 5+ years of related experience
Experience performing inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations activities.
Ability to use warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, and basic computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a lead, trainer, mentor, or informal team leader in a warehouse environment.
Forklift, reach truck, or powered industrial equipment certification.
Experience supporting productivity, quality, and safety initiatives within a distribution center.
Strong problem-solving and inventory reconciliation skills.
Knowledge of warehouse KPIs, workflow coordination, and process improvement.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily activities and provide guidance to warehouse team members to support productivity, quality, and safety goals.
Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks to move, store, and retrieve inventory.
Support receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and order fulfillment activities.
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, investigations, and inventory control processes.
Train and mentor new and existing employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
Troubleshoot operational issues and help resolve inventory, fulfillment, or workflow challenges.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe distribution center environment while complying with all company policies and regulatory requirements.