Material Handler Team Lead (Dandori TL)

Dandori Team LeadThe Dandori Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Dandori (Material Handling) team. This position ensures that all material movement tasks—such as supplying presses with empty totes and racks, and transporting finished goods—are performed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. The Team Lead will support, train, and guide Dandori team members, coordinate shift activities, and serve as the primary point of contact for communication with other departments. The Lead is also responsible for promoting 5S practices and ensuring adherence to standard work instructions (SWI), while identifying and resolving material flow issues.Main Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):Lead and coordinate all Dandori activities for assigned shift.Monitor and adjust manpower as needed to ensure timely material handling and delivery.Provide on-the-job training and support to new and existing team members.Ensure the team always adheres to safety guidelines and SWIS.Verify accuracy of Kanban scanning and finished goods placement.Act as a liaison between Dandori team and shift supervisors, warehouse, and production.Audit 5S in all Dandori-related areas and coach TMs on maintaining organization.Identify and escalate issues that affect material flow or inventory accuracy.Monitor equipment condition and report any malfunction or safety concern.Participate in meetings and improvement activities to support production goals.Perform material handling duties as needed to support the team.Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Production Control management.Requirements:Education:· High school diploma or GED.Experience:Minimum 1 year of material handling or warehouse experienceMinimum 6 months in a leadership or lead support role preferredMinimum 2 years of forklift experience preferredCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Forklift Driver certification preferredForklift Training Certification by Reyes is required within 60 daysComputer Skills:· Proficient in scanning and inventory systems (e.g., Zebra handheld)· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and system data entry preferredMathematical Abilities:· Basic math skillsAnalytical or Reasoning Abilities:· Good problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills· Ability to recognize inefficiencies and recommend improvementsCommunication Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning):· Strong written and verbal communication in English· Bilingual English-Spanish preferred· Ability to provide clear instructions and feedbackOther Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities):· Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities· High attention to detail and accountability· Ability to work independently and as part of a team· Strong sense of urgency and initiativePhysical Requirements:90% of the time spent on the production floor; walking, standing, and moving material. 10% of the time spent on desk-related work, working on updating and sharing the necessary documentation.Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs alone and 50 lbs with assistanceRepetitive motion, bending, squatting, pushing/pulling cartsExposure to climate-controlled and non-controlled environments (e.g., hot/cold/humid)We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.Paid Basic life insurancePaid Short-term disabilityPaid time offPaid 2 shutdown work weeks (summer and winter)401(k)401(k) matching (discretionary)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountReferral program