Material Handler Lead (Forklift)

Material Handler Lead

Are you looking to make a career change to an exciting company? This exciting opportunity as a Material Handler Lead offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Material Handler Lead could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate and maneuver a sit-down electric forklift to support daily warehouse and production activities.
• Supervise, guide, and assist forklift operators to ensure timely delivery of materials to production lines.
• Manage and coordinate material handling, inventory movement, and outbound shipping processes to maintain operational flow.
• Monitor daily workflow, adjust task priorities, and allocate resources to meet changing production schedules and deadlines.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and ongoing support to team members to enhance productivity and performance.
• Maintain accurate lot traceability and documentation for materials, packaging, and inventory transactions.
• Utilize RF scanning systems (including aScan technology) to track inventory, update records, and ensure stock accuracy.
• Adhere to all workplace safety procedures, PPE requirements, cGMP regulations, and quality compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot operational challenges, improve communication, and optimize efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience operating forklifts within warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supporting employees in a production or warehouse setting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately manage inventory, lot tracking, and documentation.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain professional and productive while working under pressure and meeting operational deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in regulated industries such as cGMP, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or related environments.
• Knowledge of RF scanning systems and warehouse management software for inventory control.
• Experience supporting production-focused operations with an emphasis on efficiency and material flow

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Hire