Description

Job Title: Material Handler- Lead

Status: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Material Handler Line Lead is responsible for overseeing a variety of material handling activities throughout the plant. This will include planning and leading activities of material handling personnel and coordinating workflow to ensure on time delivery and accuracy goals are achieved. Under general guidelines the Line Lead applies comprehensive knowledge of material handling practices and procedures to complete assignments while ensuring that the workplace is a hazard free and safe environment. We are seeking a Material Handling Line Lead who will join our first shift team 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Responsibilities: As the Material Handler Lead, you will:

• Determine the most efficient use of employee resources to accomplish goals: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Demonstrate and enforce a commitment to quality and the quality process.
• Ability to learn and execute all operations for material handlers.
• Able to identify and maintain material handling standards that meet expectations and can drive quality from all teammates.
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
• Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the material handlers.
• Identify and report problems and potential problems regarding materials quality and other work-related issues and recommend corrective action on a timely basis.
• Can execute basic LEAN principles.
• Maintain a smooth workflow, an organized area, and consistent daily housekeeping of all areas of responsibility
• Keep records up-to date on orders, scrap, re-work and pulls.
• Provide coaching and leadership; motivate employees, provide positive feedback on performance and mediate disputes.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, disciplinary action and discharge.
• Maintain employee performance and attendance records (time keeping system).
• Observe and enforce all Company rules and safety practices to ensure a hazard free work environment is maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

You're a great fit for this position if this describes you:

• High school diploma or equivalent and may have additional relevant training, such as powered industrial truck training, knowledge of ERP systems and safety training.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in related warehouse facilities.
• Strong understanding of interdepartmental workflow, knowledge of good material handling processes.
• Able to read, comprehend and interpret technical drawings and to relay instructions.
• Excellent written communications skills, including the use of proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to produce error-free copy, particularly composing letters, reports and documents used for decision making.
• Outstanding communication skills including tact and diplomacy which would be utilized during customer service, conflict management, development of relationships with internal and external contact.
• Perform basic shop math calculations (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, measuring and converting decimals) is something you are experienced in.
• Proficient in current computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, Outlook and understanding of ERP systems.
• Occasionally lifting-up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 12 hours a day
• Possess excellent motor coordination and be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and sit.
• Basic knowledge of Empirical and Metric hardware.
• Willing and able to become Forklift certified.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions, directions, and other communication in English.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse projects including, analytical thinking, planning, prioritizing, problem solving, decision making and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Must handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced, team environment, under pressure with time constrains while responding and adapting to change favorably and quickly.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind when you are working and you gladly follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety.
• You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to United Safety's attendance and punctuality standards and does not burden co-workers and supervisors unfairly with unnecessary and unplanned absences and lateness.
• Understanding that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and able to work extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.