Material Handler Lead

Job Description

This position will be cross functional to the Bridgeview location as the business need dictates. Shift: Days 7AM - 7PM On a 2-2-3 schedule

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing the work assignments of a team of lift truck operators and carrier drivers
• Drives a culture of safe work practices
• Drive team oriented environment
• Execute standard work to ensure production materials are replenished to ensure continuous operations
• Effectively communicate daily priorities (daily meetings, one on one engagements, Tier Meetings, etc.)
• Collaborate warehouse operations with all departments
• Perform daily audits (Safety, warehouse, forklifts, line inventories, etc.)
• Provide supervisory support, as needed
• Provide forklift training for new hires and re-certifications as needed
• Support the Inventory Team as needed
• Supports the receipt of railcar/bulk truck material
• Performs other tasks as directed

Requirements

• Previous logistics warehouse leadership experience required
• WMS software experience required
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, strong organizational, math and problem solving skills
• Must be able to pass the LTO training and testing
• Experience with Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
• Bilingual communication skills preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Company Benefits

Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.