Material Handler Lead
Hi-Lex Controls•Litchfield, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Material Handler Lead directs material handlers’ daily tasks and coverage areas, ensuring they work safely and follow applicable safety rules and regulations. The role is responsible for training and continued training of material handlers, coordinating forklift operators, and supporting materials operations at the HCIC facility in Litchfield, Michigan. The position is full-time on the first shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to complete the HI-LEX forklift test.
- Ability to drive all HI-LEX equipment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office, Google Sheets, and Plex.
- Good communication skills.
- Safety-conscious approach, good work ethic, and good problem-solving skills.
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience or experience in a similar leading role.
- At least 5 years of forklift and heavy machinery experience.
- Often lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Steel-toed shoes are required.
Nice To Haves
- Plex experience or MRP experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with a factory environment, moving equipment, and parts movement.
Responsibilities
- Assign daily tasks and coverage areas to material handlers.
- Promote teamwork and provide instructions to forklift operators.
- Train drivers in the safe and proper operation of equipment used to move products to work cells and shipping or receiving docks, and to load trucks.
- Work with drivers to ensure good 5S practices are followed.
- Ensure work cells are properly stocked and maintain FIFO throughout the plant.
- Know and perform the tasks needed to cover for other drivers when they are off.
- Operate all equipment in the plant.
- Approve time cards and PTO.
- Assist Materials with managing recycling trucks.
- Communicate forklift and battery repair needs to Materials Management.
- Complete incident reports and work with others when incidents occur.
- Conduct KYT and other required training.
- Assist the materials department with cycle-count activity.
- Train drivers in location control and manage that activity.
- Provide support for maintenance, engineering, sorts, and other tasks outside the role’s usual scope.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
