Lead Warehouse Material Handler

At Broderson Manufacturing Corporation, we build industry-leading carry deck cranes that are trusted around the world. Behind every finished machine is a team committed to quality, safety, and operational excellence. We're looking for a Material Handler Lead who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading by example. If you're passionate about inventory accuracy, warehouse operations, and helping a team succeed, this could be the next step in your career. What You'll Do As a Material Handler Lead, you'll play a critical role in ensuring materials flow efficiently throughout our manufacturing operation while supporting and guiding a team of material handlers. Leadership & Team Support ✅ Lead and support daily warehouse and material handling activities ✅ Train, coach, and assist team members to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met ✅ Foster a positive, team-focused culture built on accountability and continuous improvement ✅ Coordinate daily priorities to keep production running smoothly Inventory & Material Control ✅ Ensure timely movement of materials to production areas ✅ Support inventory control activities, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives ✅ Assist with receiving, warehousing, shipping, and product identification processes ✅ Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages ✅ Maintain proper storage, traceability, and organization of materials Safety & Continuous Improvement ✅ Promote a safe work environment and compliance with all safety procedures ✅ Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment ✅ Identify opportunities to improve material flow, efficiency, and workplace organization ✅ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment Ability to wear required PPE and operate material handling equipment safely What We're Looking For High school diploma or GEDPrevious experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory control, or manufacturing operationsForklift experience and ability to safely operate powered industrial equipmentStrong attention to detail and inventory accuracyAbility to work independently while supporting a team environmentStrong communication and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Prior leadership experienceExperience with ERP, inventory management, or warehouse management systemsManufacturing experience in a heavy equipment, industrial, or fabrication environmentKnowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and cycle counting processes