Lead Material Handler - The Villages, FL

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

The Lead Material Handler is responsible for overseeing daily material handling operations within a sanitation environment. This role ensures efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials, supplies, and waste-related equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The Lead Material Handler provides leadership to team members, coordinates workflow, and supports operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Lead, train, and support a team of material handlers and sanitation personnel
• Assign daily tasks and monitor team productivity and performance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shift-related questions and issue resolution
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Material Handling & Operations

• Oversee receiving, staging, storage, and distribution of sanitation materials, equipment, and supplies
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste and recyclable materials in compliance with regulations
• Coordinate loading/unloading of trucks and movement of materials within the facility or sites
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and conduct routine cycle counts

Inventory & Documentation

• Track inventory using internal systems or manual logs
• Maintain accurate records of materials received, stored, and distributed
• Assist in ordering supplies and monitoring usage levels
• Generate reports related to inventory, waste tracking, and operational metrics

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Inspect and maintain material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks)
• Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs as needed
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of storage and work areas

Work Environment

• Combination of indoor and outdoor sanitation and warehouse environments
• Exposure to noise, machinery, and sanitation materials
• May require flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or GED required

• 3–5+ years of experience in material handling, warehouse, or sanitation operations
• 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to work around waste materials, odors, and sanitation-related environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of material handling processes and sanitation practices
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (certification preferred)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Basic computer skills (inventory systems, MS Office, etc.)

Ideally, here’s what you will also have:

• OSHA or safety certification
• Experience in warehousing and logistics

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:  

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. 

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

36,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

48,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $36,100.00 to $48,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 17, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Orlando	Florida	United States