Material Handler Lead

Houston's is currently hiring for a Full-Time Weekend Material Handler Lead to work in our brand new Concord distribution center. Reach truck and forklift experience encouraged to apply. Come be a part of a supportive warehouse team, and a company with strong values, good work-life balance, and a great company culture. We want our employees to enjoy coming to work every day! Position: Provides leadership, training, and instruction to warehouse personnel in the receipt, shipment, re-warehousing, and distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to support the manufacturing and administrative functions of the company. Shifts Available: Mon-Fri day shift Compensation: $22 per hour Safety bonuses Benefits: Discretionary quarterly bonuses Fully paid medical insurance for employee-only Discretionary Quarterly Bonus Sick, Vacation, and Holiday PTO 401k matching Fully paid Life Insurance for employer Lead Responsibilities: Assist in training, coaching, and development of staff with a positive and ‘can-do’ attitude. Be an overall go-to person for the team with questions related to the warehouse. Provide day-to-day operational guidance to the staff. Works with their supervisor to prioritize and reassign critical daily tasks. Communicate often with the department manager on employee needs, improvements, positives, negatives, etc. Assist the department manager to achieve the department’s goals. Functions or Duties: Directs the unloading, unpacking, and verifying of goods received against purchase orders. Helps train new employees and assists in safety training and safe use of powered industrial equipment. Distributes, verifies and replenishes materials in bulk storage, primary pick, and bulk storage areas. Operates manual or powered pallet jacks and forklifts for assigned tasks. Posts weights, dimensions, and shipping charges related to preparing materials and finished goods for outbound shipments. Directs activities for small item repackaging and/or kiting processes. Prepares and maintains computerized system records and/or other documentation related to the condition, quantity, and control of materials received and shipped. Tracks parts and purchase orders by accessing the inventory system through computer workstations. Performs detailed research and resolution for location and overstock location, purchase order discrepancies, and picking discrepancies and notifies purchasing department to resolve discrepancies as needed. Maintain a clean work area and follows all safety procedures. Performs (QA) Quality Assurance inspections on goods received against purchase orders and rejects unsatisfactory items. Processes multiple functions on RF equipment. May be involved with auditing shipping, performing pre-shipment tasks such as wrapping, labeling, and banding pallet, stacking boxes, and configuring pallets. May be involved with inventory auditing and cycle counting. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Ability to read, write and speak basic English. Ability to use basic computer functions. Ability to perform basic math functions. Familiar with the general concept and layout of a warehouse. Understands selling units (cases, each, etc.) Ability to multi-task, work independently, and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment. Team-player who can also work independently. Occasionally use a manual pallet jack to transport material up to 2000 pounds. May occasionally drive a forklift. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Education and Experience: High School Diploma required. Warehouse experience required. Reach truck / Forklift experience required Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representa…

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