Material Handler Lead

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Malvern, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Best Practices, Business Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Documentation, English Language, Establish Priorities, Food Production, Forklift, High School Diploma, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Multilingual, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Radio Frequency, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Spanish Language, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, Stock Rotation, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Traceability, Transaction Processing/Management, Warehousing, Workforce Planning

LOCATION

Malvern, PA

POSTED

14 days ago

Material Handler Lead

We are seeking an experienced Material Handler Lead to oversee daily warehouse and material handling operations within a fast-paced production environment. This individual will provide hands-on leadership to the warehouse team while ensuring the timely movement of materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting production schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct and prioritize the daily activities of Material Handlers to support production, shipping, and operational goals.
- Ensure raw materials, packaging components, and finished products are efficiently transported throughout the facility.
- Maintain adequate material flow to production lines to prevent downtime and ensure schedule attainment.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to warehouse personnel.
- Train and mentor team members on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, safety practices, and company standards.
- Promote and enforce compliance with all safety, food safety, GMP, and quality requirements.
- Review employee performance and provide ongoing feedback to drive accountability and productivity.
- Accurately complete and oversee shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse documentation.
- Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scanning technology to process inventory transactions and maintain system accuracy.
- Conduct cycle counts, investigate inventory variances, and assist with inventory reconciliation efforts.
- Ensure proper product identification, lot traceability, stock rotation practices, and inventory control procedures are followed.
- Maintain organized warehouse, staging, and storage areas that support efficient operations and audit readiness.
- Champion 5S initiatives by promoting a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
- Perform daily inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Communicate equipment concerns, inventory issues, staffing needs, and operational challenges to leadership.
- Provide thorough shift turnover communication to ensure seamless transition between shifts.
- Monitor labor utilization and adjust staffing assignments to support changing business demands.
- Assist with inbound and outbound shipping activities, including product verification and staging.
- Support customer audits, physical inventories, and internal operational inspections.
- Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to resolve issues and improve workflow.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for material movement and inventory-related concerns during the shift.
- Lead by example through professionalism, reliability, and adherence to company policies and expectations.
- Perform hands-on material handling responsibilities as needed to support business requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and inventory performance.
- Assist leadership with workforce planning, onboarding, and employee cross-training activities.
- Recommend process improvements that enhance warehouse operations and customer satisfaction.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or material handling operations.
- Minimum of 1 year of forklift operating experience.
- Previous experience leading, training, or directing the work of employees in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of inventory control processes and warehouse best practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.
- Reliable attendance history and strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cold storage, food manufacturing, distribution, or similar industrial environments.
- Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role.
- Forklift certification preferred.
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scanners.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Working Environment
- Work is performed in a refrigerated warehouse and production setting with temperatures generally ranging from 32°F to 38°F.
- Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching throughout the shift.
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

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Synerfac Technical Staffing

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