Material Handler Lead

UFP Industries•Muscle Shoals, AL

About The Position

The Material Handler Lead is responsible for understanding material handling, inventory control practices, and reporting operations. The role requires professionalism and the ability to work with leads, supervisors, and upper management. The lead may operate as Manager when the Manager is off the floor or out of the building and may be assigned specific roles such as Receiving or Shipping clerk. The position includes operating lift equipment, potentially with limits on rack height or load weight, and completing inventory and shipping-related transactions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to read work orders and prints, with advanced computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Print-reading ability.
Problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of the custom store fixture industry and receiving.
Ability to clearly identify products from package labels.
Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
Willingness to work flexible and overtime hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide direction to others and represent the team as a leader.
Operate as Manager when the Manager is off the floor or not in the building.
Understand and perform other material handling roles, and understand how to work with other departments.
Communicate actively with employees and upper management.
Locate products, complete cycle counts, and make transactions needed to maintain inventory and financial accuracy.
Work with project management and project coordinators to expedite customer requests.
Complete and close jobs, put items into inventory, assign locations, manage Excel-based reports such as the negative report, and manage inventory transfers.
Organize and plan shipments and provide tools and information to prepare goods for unloading or transit.
Inspect inbound and outbound goods, verify paperwork against actual goods, and raise discrepancies or damage with a lead or manager.
Work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Complete cycle counts upon request and report results to a lead or area manager.
Validate bills of materials (BOMs) and correct them through the CSF process.
Determine storage method, location, and area, and provide information to a lead or manager for inventory transactions.
Complete picking and bin-to-bin transfers accurately in the ERP system.
Perform assigned tasks or roles, including Receiving or Shipping clerk duties.
Operate lift equipment, potentially limited to lower rack heights or lower-weight moves.
Scan QR codes and barcodes and complete basic pick transactions.