Lead Material Handler - Night Shift

About the Role

We are seeking a Night Lead Material Handler to support and coordinate warehouse operations during overnight shifts. This role combines hands‑on material handling responsibilities with day‑to‑day leadership of warehouse associates to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate receiving, inventory movement, order fulfillment, and shipping activities. Shift: Sunday, 5 pm – until completion; Monday‑Thursday, 7 pm – until completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support Material Handlers during the overnight shift while promoting safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory movement, order picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Assign work and balance staffing resources to meet productivity targets, operational priorities, and shipping deadlines.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, track material movement, and utilize RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), and material handling equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by enforcing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and reporting hazards or equipment concerns.
• Track operational performance, resolve workflow issues, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and service levels.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using RF scanners, inventory systems, or warehouse management systems (WMS).

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Previous experience serving as a Lead Hand, Team Lead, Trainer, or informal people leader in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Forklift certification or experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• Experience supporting inventory control, cycle counting, and shipping operations.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced distribution center, logistics, or supply chain environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily onsite in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 50 lb throughout the shift.
• Regular use of warehouse equipment and technology, including RF scanners and material handling equipment.
• May require overtime, weekends, or holiday work based on operational requirements.
• No regular travel required.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $19.49 – $32.49 per hour. Compensation may include an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities and is determined by performance, experience, skills, equity, market evaluations, and geographic location.

Benefits

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