Material Handler Team Lead

PrimeSource Building Products•New Holland, PA

About The Position

The Material Handler Team Lead supports manufacturing and shipping by receiving and recording incoming products, organizing and managing physical inventories and locations, stocking shelves and racks, and moving materials safely. The role also assists with inventory questions and warehouse labeling and participates in cycle and year-end inventory counts. Team members work with other teams to provide an excellent customer experience for internal and external customers. The position is hourly, non-exempt, full-time, and scheduled for 40–45 hours per week, Monday through Friday. It reports to the Material Handling Supervisor. The role supports company values and mission through respect, continuous improvement, and safety; applies Lean Thinking to teamwork and processes; follows standard operating procedures and quality guidelines; and contributes to problem-solving and continuous improvement. The employee may support other areas according to the manufacturing schedule. Duties and responsibilities may change and may include transfers to other departments or local facilities. The employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting and may be subject to current local weather conditions.

Requirements

Detail-oriented, with the ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices.
Ability to recognize problems and suggest countermeasures.
Ability to safely operate a forklift in a high-traffic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Comfortable using saws and other power tools.
Responsible self-starter with excellent time-management skills.
Committed to improving, learning, and collaborating with others.
Problem-solving and continuous-improvement mindset.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments.
Actively prioritize the company mission, values, and culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an iPod scanner and computer.

Responsibilities

Receive and record all incoming product.
Organize and manage physical inventories and inventory locations.
Stock shelves and racks and move materials to support manufacturing and shipping teams.
Assist with inventory questions and warehouse labeling.
Participate in cycle and year-end inventory counts.
Move, put away, and record product locations safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality guidelines.
Apply Lean Thinking to teamwork and processes, including waste, flow, and level work.
Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Support other areas as dictated by the manufacturing schedule.
Provide value to internal and external customers.
Create and pursue a self-development plan.
Support company values and mission through respect, continuous improvement, and safety.