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Material Handler Lead

Novolex, Bridgeview, IL, United States


Job Description
MANUFACTURING MATERIAL HANDLER - LEAD, HIRING IMMEDIATELY, Bridgeview IL

Minimum 2-3 yrs prior forklift experience

Logistics Warehouse leadership experience

Pay Range $26.71- $28.59 per hour, paid weekly

Material Handler Lead - Multiple Shifts

This position will be cross functional to both the Bridgeview and BP4 (Massasoit) locations as the business need dictates.

Shift: Days 7AM - 7PM on a 2-2-3 schedule

Material Handler Lead I

Summary: Safely and effectively lead shift materials team to ensure product flow is effectively distributed throughout the plant and local Distribution Centers.

Responsibilities and Duties

Direct work assignments of a team of lift truck operators and carrier drivers

Drives a culture of safe work practices

Drive team oriented environment

Execute standard work to ensure production materials are replenished to ensure continuous operations

Effectively communicate daily priorities (daily meetings, one on one engagements, Tier Meetings, etc.)

Coordinate/collaborate warehouse operations with all departments.

Perform daily audits (Safety, warehouse, forklifts, line inventories, etc.)

Provide supervisory support, as needed

Provide forklift training for new hires and re-certifications as needed.

Support the Inventory Team as needed.

Supports the receipt of railcar/bulk truck material.

Performs other tasks as directed.

Requirements

Previous logistics warehouse leadership experience required

WMS software experience required

Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills

Must be detail oriented, strong organizational, math and problem solving skills

Must be able to pass the LTO training and testing

Must have experience with Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)

Bilingual communication skills preferred

High School diploma or equivalent required

Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

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