Lead Material Handler

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Lead Material Handler for its Manufacturing/Production team at the Enterprise facility in East Syracuse, New York. The role handles receiving, inventory, stockroom, and domestic and international shipping activities, while serving as a lead resource for Material Handlers and an operational contact for internal stakeholders. The position may require work at both the Collamer and Enterprise facilities in East Syracuse. The Lead Material Handler troubleshoots inventory and stockroom issues, helps train staff, collaborates with the department supervisor on work assignments and training plans, and provides backup coverage when the supervisor is unavailable. The role also contributes to continuous improvement and may assist with interviews and selection for open positions. Compensation is $23.51–$28.17 per hour. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and, if selected, may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma and 10 or more years of relevant material handling experience, or an associate degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience.
Alternatively, a high school diploma and 4 or more years of Lead/Supervisory material handling experience, or an associate degree and 2 or more years of Lead/Supervisory material handling experience.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with relevant safety concerns and precautions, such as lifting and powered industrial truck operations.
Ability to collaborate effectively and work within a team environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 domestic and international orders, including completing required documentation.
Complete import paperwork and clear imports with Freight Forwarders.
Coordinate palletized domestic and international shipments with Freight Forwarders.
Unpack and inspect received goods against purchase orders or invoices; maintain accurate receipt records and reject unsatisfactory items.
Pick, kit, and distribute production materials to company departments.
Examine, stock, and organize materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
Perform inventory checks and daily cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
Obtain Freight Forwarder quotes 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 in receiving, stockroom, and shipping areas.
Serve as a front-line contact for internal stakeholders regarding department activities.
Participate in and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and quality and reduce costs.
Assist the department supervisor with candidate interviews and selection for open job requisitions.
Collaborate with the department supervisor to develop work assignments and training plans.
Provide backup coverage for the department supervisor when unavailable.