Material Handler IV - Lead - Parcel - Keep the Team Moving and Packages on Track - Columbus, Ohio

The Wasserstrom Company•Columbus, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler IV (Lead) coordinates and supports the daily activities of the warehouse material handling team and may also perform material movement and inventory functions. This hands-on leadership role ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, replenishment, and shipment of products. The Lead serves as a resource for team members, assists with training and work assignments, monitors workflow and productivity, and helps maintain inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and operational excellence throughout the facility. Forklift certification may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six years of related experience in a distribution center.
May be required to be forklift certified.

Responsibilities

Apply Material Handler I, II, and III capabilities while leading daily workflow execution for the team.
Assign tasks, coordinate labor, monitor progress, and adjust priorities based on business needs.
Use order flow, staffing, customer needs, system information, and operational constraints to guide decisions.
Communicate priorities, order issues, discrepancies, escalation items, and status updates to management and support teams.
Coach associates, reinforce procedures, support training, and promote safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Oversee quality, safety, inventory accuracy, and compliance through audits, floor engagement, and follow-up.
Escalate unresolved issues, remove obstacles, and ensure commitments are completed across assigned areas.
Use WMS, SAP, shipment software, RF, and order management tools to support team execution.
Model professional conduct, accountability, teamwork, respect, and consistent policy compliance.
Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, cost awareness, service, accuracy, and process reliability.
Perform material movement and inventory functions as needed.