We are seeking a Material Handler Lead to coordinate day-to-day material movement and staging activities to support production and shipping goals. This role provides hands-on leadership to a small team, helps prioritize work, and ensures accurate inventory handling while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead daily workflow: assign tasks, set priorities, and balance labor to meet production/shipping schedules. • Work hands-on performing material handling while guiding others (loading/unloading, staging, put-away, replenishment, picking). • Coordinate inbound/outbound activities and communicate status/issues to supervisors and internal customers (production, shipping, planning). • Support inventory accuracy: verify counts, help resolve discrepancies, assist with cycle counts. • Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts (as trained/authorized) and ensure safe use by the team. • Train and coach team members on safe work practices, standard procedures, and quality expectations. • Maintain safety and housekeeping. Ensure aisles/exits are clear; report hazards or incidents promptly. • Escalate equipment, quality, or staffing concerns; assist with shift handoffs and basic reporting (productivity, shortages, damages). • Other duties as directed by department leadership. Qualifications • High school diploma/GED preferred. • [2+] years of warehouse/manufacturing materials experience; prior lead experience preferred. • Forklift experience required; ability to obtain/maintain certification (as applicable). • Comfortable using scanners and basic computer functions (email, data entry). • Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. • Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed. Physical Requirements • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods. • Ability to lift/move up to [50] lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation. • Ability to work around moving equipment and in a warehouse/production environment.