MATERIAL HANDLER TEAM LEAD 1ST SHIFT

ENGINEERING SERVICES & PRODUCTS C•Dyersville, IA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler Team Lead serves as the leader for outside material handling operations and reports to the Material Flow Manager and/or Receiving Supervisor. This safety-sensitive role involves moving products on and off trucks, between buildings, and around loading docks, including operating forklifts, combis, or a shag truck. The position may also involve monitoring inventory and using banders, hoists, pallet jacks, and other equipment, as well as power and hand tools such as pneumatic staplers, nailers, and saws. The role leads outside material handlers, helps direct work activities, and supports management with employee training and performance feedback. It is responsible for receiving, storing, organizing, and moving materials; maintaining accurate inventory records; monitoring inventory levels; and following applicable safety and OSHA procedures. The position is full-time on the first shift at a manufacturing facility in Dyersville, Iowa.

Requirements

Knowledge of general material handling practices and safety procedures.
Forklift certification through company-related training.
Ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, hoists, and lifting equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
Skill in material handling techniques.
Some computer experience.
Communication skills appropriate for the job and ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Regularly stand, walk, handle objects, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently talk or hear; and occasionally sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and perform carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling, and squatting.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Two years of experience with material handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead outside material handlers and assist management in directing work activities.
Serve as the go-to person for the role and know direct reports’ responsibilities well enough to give clear job-related direction.
Contribute to a positive atmosphere of cooperation, productivity, and team spirit, and champion the ownership thinking program.
Move products and materials between buildings as determined by the Receiving Manager.
Receive materials outside and store products between buildings as instructed.
Load and unload trucks outside and inside the Weld Shop.
Maintain accurate inventory using the company computer inventory system and by reporting physical locations.
Assist with organizing materials on hand as directed by the Receiving Manager and monitor inventory levels as directed.
Report forklift or combi maintenance issues and necessary repairs to the Receiving Manager.
Ensure forklift safety equipment compliance and complete daily safety checklists for forklifts or combis.
Perform general forklift maintenance as necessary.
Follow safety and OSHA rules, policies, and procedures applicable to the position.
Assist with training employees as directed by management.
Assist management in providing performance review feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.