Material Handler Team Lead - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Develop a good knowledge of the company and may be assigned to projects for career development.
• Learn the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
• Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.
• Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
• May assist in training of new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work.
• Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Material Handler I: Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.

• Material Handler II: Must be effectively cross trained in multiple operations.
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.
• Strong communication skills.

• Material Handler III: 2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment and forklift certified.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds.
• Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel.