Material Handler Lead

Force America•Manitowoc, WI

23h

About The Position

The Material Handler Lead is responsible for the daily operations of the warehouse, material management, and inventory control, and reports to the Materials Manager. The role supports warehouse work including cycle counting, pulling parts for orders, shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, and checking in and shelving merchandise. It is crucial to maintain inventory accuracy and report information to operations in a timely manner. The position works 8-hour shifts starting at either 6 a.m. or 7 a.m., Monday through Friday. The work is primarily indoors, though some work takes place near open bays with exposure to weather conditions. The environment can include high noise levels and vibration, as well as potential hazards from moving machinery and equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, compressed air, and chemicals. Physical work includes lifting and moving objects, standing or walking for up to four hours at a time, and using hand tools and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a warehouse or shop environment.
Extensive functional knowledge of inventory control and warehousing procedures.
Collaborative, results-driven, detail-oriented, and organized approach.
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to exert up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 25 pounds regularly throughout the day, depending on work circumstances.
Ability to lift objects from floor to above shoulder level and move objects, parts, tools, and equipment between areas and levels.
Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to stand or walk for up to four hours at a time.
Ability to reach, handle, pull, and feel objects as needed to perform the work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily with the manager.
Engage the team in daily meetings to support teamwork and plan the day's workflow.
Plan, implement, and monitor material management and inventory control activities.
Oversee daily cycle counting procedures to ensure inventory accuracy.
Drive continuous improvement projects, analyze inventory variances, research root causes, and formulate recommendations to improve inventory accuracy.
Develop and implement inventory control performance metrics.
Research and reconcile inventory transaction errors.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for warehouse operations.
Process returned goods.
Receive inbound products and put them away.
Handle truck and small-package shipments, including completing bills of lading, scheduling truck pickups, and processing small-package shipments using FedEx, Speedee, and UPS Worldship programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.