Material Handler Lead - 3rd Shift

Position Summary

The Lead Material Handler directs the material handling crew each shift to keep finished product, raw material, and scrap moving so the converting and corrugator lines run without interruption. This role performs all Material Handler duties while also coordinating coverage across takeoffs and bays, prioritizing loads, training and developing handlers, and acting as the first point of escalation for material flow, staging, and load-out issues on the shift.

About Us

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Ensure every takeoff line on the shift stays clear so production is never held up or forced to stop due to a full takeoff — this is the top priority of the role.
• Assign and rotate handlers across takeoffs, bays, and unload/load-out tasks based on real-time production and shipping priorities.
• Build and complete assigned loads accurately and on schedule, following pick tickets, load sheets, or BOLs; step in to load or unload directly whenever the crew needs an extra hand.
• Direct finished product staging so goods go to the correct bay by order, customer,