Lead Material Handler
The Lead Material Handler is responsible for coordinating and supervising daily material handling operations within the warehouse and production areas. This role ensures accurate inventory movement, efficient staging of materials, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The Lead also mentors team members and collaborates with cross-functional departments to support production schedules and logistics goals.
The Lead Material Handler is responsible for coordinating and supervising daily material handling operations within the warehouse and production areas. This role ensures accurate inventory movement, efficient staging of materials, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The Lead also mentors team members and collaborates with cross-functional departments to support production schedules and logistics goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Supervise material handling staff and assign tasks to meet operational targets
- Coordinate the movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods between warehouse and production areas
- Ensure accurate inventory tracking through cycle counts, audits, and ERP system updates
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely and train others in proper usage
- Monitor material flow to prevent shortages or bottlenecks in production
- Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for damage, accuracy, and compliance with documentation
- Maintain 5S standards and cleanliness in warehouse and staging areas
- Collaborate with production, shipping, and procurement teams to support manufacturing schedules
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure team compliance with company policies
Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements
All other duties assigned.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
- Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework
REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)
- Forklift certification required; additional equipment certifications a plus
- Familiarity with ERP or warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)
- High school diploma or GED
- 3–5 years of experience in material handling or warehouse operations
- Prior leadership or team lead experience in a manufacturing setting
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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