Lead Material Handler

Camco Chemical • Florence, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler supports daily bottling operations by ensuring materials and finished goods are accurately received, staged, transferred, and reported within inventory systems. This role operates forklifts and pallet jacks, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures production teams have the materials needed to meet schedules. As a working lead, the position provides guidance and training to material handlers, assists with changeovers, and promotes a safe, efficient, and continuous improvement-driven work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years of experience in material handling, warehouse, manufacturing, or inventory control.
• Forklift certification (or ability to become certified).
• Experience using RF scanners and inventory management systems.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and inventory software.
• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to lead, train, and support team members.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick, stage, upstage, transfer, and report materials using electronic inventory systems and scanning equipment.
• Verify the accuracy of part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, and locations before material movement.
• Load and unload components and finished goods into trailers, storage locations, and production staging areas.
• Order and replenish production components to support manufacturing schedules.
• Perform inventory transactions accurately and in real time.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories while investigating and reporting inventory variances.
• Reconcile inventory both physically and electronically.
• Read and interpret work orders, labels, production packets, and shipping documentation.
• Ensure proper material flow to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Serve as the lead material handler on the shift and provide guidance to forklift operators and material handlers.
• Coordinate material movement priorities to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees on material handling processes, safety procedures, and inventory systems.
• Assist production teams during line changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, efficiency, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Camco's Safety First culture.
• Follow all established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Consistently model and reinforce Camco's core values: Do the Job Right, Be Accountable, Improve Every Day.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, and quality issues immediately.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy while prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED