Lead Material Handler

Essential Functions & Responsibilities Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move materials throughout the facility. Load and unload materials from trucks, trailers, warehouse locations, and production areas. Move and stage materials as needed to support Extrusion, Recycling, Thermoforming, and Padding operations. Maintain clear and organized warehouse and production-floor areas. Conduct routine checks of forklift inspection logs to ensure required inspections are being completed and properly documented. Report missing, incomplete, or improperly completed forklift inspections to the Production Coordinator or appropriate supervisor. Coordinate and conduct forklift training for Material Handlers and other designated employees who are required to operate forklifts. Ensure employees receive the required forklift instruction, hands-on training, and evaluation before operating equipment independently. Maintain accurate forklift training and evaluation records. Identify when refresher training or additional forklift training may be required and communicate those needs to the Production Coordinator and/or Safety Department. Monitor forklift operators for compliance with established safe operating procedures and report any concerns. Assist with trash and scrap pickup throughout the facility. Regularly inspect production areas for unnecessary debris, discarded materials, empty containers, and other items that could create safety or housekeeping concerns. Help maintain clear pathways and work areas in Extrusion, Recycling, Thermoforming, and Padding. Ensure trash, scrap, and other unnecessary materials are removed from production areas in a timely manner. Assist with organizing warehouse inventory and maintaining designated storage locations. Scan products and materials using handheld or mounted barcode/RFID scanners as required. Help maintain accurate inventory records by following proper material-handling and storage procedures. Assist with routine equipment and warehouse inspections and report any safety or housekeeping concerns. Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and audits as required. Support the Warehouse/Logistics team with maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse. Communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, the Production Coordinator, and other departments. Help identify opportunities to improve material flow, warehouse organization, housekeeping, and overall efficiency. Assist with training and providing direction to Material Handlers on proper material movement, housekeeping, forklift safety, and established procedures. Perform other material-handling and warehouse duties as assigned by the Production Coordinator. Department Floor Responsibilities: The Lead Material Handler will have an ongoing responsibility for monitoring the condition of production-floor areas and ensuring unnecessary debris and materials do not accumulate. Extrusion Recycling Thermoforming Padding Any unnecessary trash, scrap, empty packaging, or other debris should be removed or properly staged so that production areas remain safe, accessible, organized, and free of unnecessary obstructions. Forklift Inspection & Training Responsibilities: Responsibilities include: Verify that required forklift inspection logs are being completed. Review inspection logs for completeness and accuracy. Identify missing or incomplete inspections Communicate any concerns regarding forklift inspections or equipment conditions to the Production Coordinator and/or Safety Department. Conduct and/or coordinate forklift training for employees who are required to operate forklifts. Ensure employees receive appropriate instruction, hands-on training, and evaluation before operating a forklift independently. Maintain accurate records of forklift training and evaluations. Identify when refresher or additional training is needed. Reinforce safe forklift operating practices with Material Handlers and other authorized ope…

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