Lead Material Handler

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Lead Material Handler at our Gurnee, IL facility, you will play a critical role in supporting stockroom and production operations by ensuring inventory accuracy, material flow, and process compliance. Acting as a lead in the absence of the Supervisor, you will guide team members, resolve issues, and serve as a key point of contact between materials, production, and planning teams.

What Will You Do?

• Act as the lead for material handling operations in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Ensure inventory accuracy in SAP through proper execution and reconciliation of transactions.
• Perform multiple material functions, including return to stock (RTS), stockroom operations, cycle counts, WIP support, shipping, receiving, and inspection.
• Reconcile inventory variances and report accuracy metrics to leadership.
• Serve as a liaison between Production Control, Production Management, and manufacturing lines to resolve material shortages and issues.
• Document all inventory transactions in accordance with GMP and SAP requirements.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Oversee daily dock, forklift, and trailer checklists to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Support receiving and shipping activities, including unloading raw materials and loading finished goods.
• Verify batch records and documentation accuracy for compliance.
• Perform physical inventory counts as required.
• Conduct regular area walkthroughs to ensure team productivity, compliance, and safety adherence.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to new material handlers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for material handlers on assigned shift.
• Aid in troubleshooting SAP, RF, and AGV system issues.
• Support company initiatives including safety, quality, and continuous improvement programs (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Acts as a team lead, providing guidance and direction to Material Handlers.
• Serves as backup to the Supervisor as needed.
• Supports training, coordination, and day-to-day team execution.

How Will You Get Here?

• Education & Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in materials handling, warehouse, or manufacturing operations required.
• Prior experience in a lead or senior material handler role strongly preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems preferred.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage (HRA & HSA options)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Base Pay Increase
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

Hourly Pay Range

The hourly pay range for this role is $18.89 - $33.99. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.