Lead Material Handler (1st Shift)

Lead Material Handler (1st Shift)

Location: Plainfield, IN, US

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things, and information through its original, efficient, compact, and precision technologies. Our product lineup includes inkjet printers, digital printing systems, 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems, and industrial robots. We are committed to driving innovation and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, and robotics.

We are currently looking for a Lead Material Handler to join our team on 1st Shift in our fast-paced warehouse environment.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1
• Generous paid time off, including sick time, vacation, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee discounts, and much more!

What You Will Be Doing

• Review receiving flow throughout the day to ensure proper resource allocation
• Review and communicating job specifications to ensure products are received according to instructions
• Communicate with corporate personnel regarding order status, compliance issues, and inventory updates
• Assist with tracking performance metrics and other data
• Ensure warehouse staff are at their workstations on time
• Communicate department goals and standards, and taking appropriate action as needed
• Conduct random quality control audits of inbound shipments to ensure compliance
• Coordinate cycle counting activities
• Monitor dock activity and product flow
• Train employees in methods and procedures
• Conduct safety training and enforcing safety programs
• Ensure assigned warehouse areas are clean, orderly, and inventory is properly located
• Ensure the team is trained in and utilizes Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2000) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
• Support continuous improvement of systems
• Assist with hiring, motivating, evaluating, and developing department personnel
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members
• Advise management and offering recommendations on personnel and escalated issues
• Build strong relationships with peers and senior managers to support company goals
• Manage and leveraging vendor relationships for optimal pricing and product quality
• Maintain professional relationships with peers in other corporations and external organizations

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a distribution center or warehouse environment
• At least 1 year of experience in a team lead or supervisory role, preferably in a logistics or warehouse setting
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, and shipping
• Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and basic ERP systems
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate teams to meet performance goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $25.00 and $31.00/hr. Please note that this position's salary range may include multiple levels. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Epson America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.