MATERIAL HANDLER TEAM LEAD 1ST SHIFT

ENGINEERING SERVICES & PRODUCTS COMPANY•Dyersville, IA

19d•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 materials between buildings and loading or unloading trucks, maintaining inventory records, organizing and storing materials, and helping direct and train outside material handlers. The position requires operating material-handling equipment and following applicable safety procedures. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, with a moderate noise level.

Requirements

Knowledge of general material-handling practices and safety procedures.
Must be forklift certified 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; occasionally sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; the role also involves carrying, pushing or 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 a go-to person for the role and understand direct reports’ job responsibilities to provide clear direction.
Contribute to a cooperative, productive, team-oriented atmosphere and support the ownership thinking program.
Move products and materials between buildings as directed by the Receiving Manager.
Receive materials outdoors and store products between buildings as instructed.
Load and unload trucks outdoors and inside the Weld Shop.
Maintain accurate inventory using the company computer inventory system and report physical locations.
Assist with organizing materials on hand and monitor inventory levels as directed by the Receiving Manager.
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 combi’s.
Perform general forklift maintenance as necessary.
Follow applicable safety and OSHA rules, policies, and procedures.
Assist with employee training as directed by management.
Assist management by providing feedback for performance reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.