Material Handler Lead Days

Novolex•Bridgeview, IL

20h•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Novolex is hiring a Material Handler Lead to safely and effectively lead the shift materials team and ensure product flows throughout the plant and local Distribution Centers. The role directs lift truck operators and carrier drivers, supports safe work practices, and coordinates material replenishment to maintain continuous operations. The lead communicates daily priorities, collaborates with other departments, conducts operational and safety audits, and provides supervisory and forklift-training support as needed. This position is based in Bridgeview, Illinois, and works a day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule. The stated pay range is $26.71–$28.59 per hour, paid weekly.

Requirements

Previous logistics warehouse leadership experience.
WMS software experience.
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
Detail orientation and strong organizational, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to pass LTO training and testing.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Direct work assignments for a team of lift truck operators and carrier drivers.
Promote a culture of safe work practices and a team-oriented environment.
Execute standard work to replenish production materials and support continuous operations.
Communicate daily priorities through meetings, one-on-one engagements, Tier Meetings, and other methods.
Coordinate and collaborate on warehouse operations with all departments.
Perform daily safety, warehouse, forklift, and line-inventory audits.
Provide supervisory support as needed.
Train new hires on forklifts and provide recertification training as needed.
Support the Inventory Team as needed.
Support the receipt of railcar and bulk-truck materials.
Perform other tasks as directed.