Back Up Lead Material Handler

Plastipak Lead Material Handlers safely and efficiently move & store finished goods and raw materials between the warehouse and production areas. Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. As a Lead Material Handler , you are responsible for all phases of storage and shipment of finished goods, including acting as a liaison between shipping locations by communicating and resolving product service and shipment issues. You Will Cover shift responsibilities in the absence of shift Warehouse Leaders, and cover shifts outside warehouses when assigned Assist warehouse leader in Overseeing the Finished Goods and Raw Material Handlers on their shift and ensure efficient movement and storage of raw materials and finished product. Assist Warehouse Leader to maintain communication between shifts and associates. Assists Warehouse Leader to assign staffing to meet daily requirements based on work load (adjusting levels by shift). Assist in providing warehouse leader with associate performance evaluation and disciplinary purposes. Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner. Assist in the proper training and testing of new hires and existing associates. Verifies adherence to all procedures within Safety, Corporate / Site Quality System, Operational Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO standards. Maintains and adheres to work instructions for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Responsible for the accuracy of transactions, product scanning, finished goods inventory and inventory reliability. Maintains FIFO system of inventory as required by customer and ISO standards. Document all shipments both inbound and outbound. Provides instruction to shuttle drivers regarding transfers to outside warehouses. Communicates repair of equipment and property. Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action. Initiate action(s) for food safety issues and report the issue(s) and action(s) taken to a member of the Food Safety Team. Must complete and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED. Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion You Have High School Diploma, GED or equivalent Minimum of 3 years prior related work experience Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks Previous leadership experience Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, climb on and off lift, sit, stand and move about the facility. As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following: Wellness Programs Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision EAP, Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases Paid Company Holidays Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Caregiving via Care.com Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance Program Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program Travel Assistance Employee Discount Programs Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

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