Lead Material Handler
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 coordinating with freight forwarders. The position also includes receiving and inspecting goods, picking, kitting, and distributing production materials, stocking and organizing inventory, performing inventory checks, and maintaining the off-site warehouse. The Lead Material Handler will troubleshoot stockroom issues, train other material handlers, serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, this role will assist the department supervisor with interviews, selection, and developing work assignments and training plans, and will provide backup coverage for the supervisor when needed. The role may require working at both East Syracuse facilities.
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.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
