Lead Material Handler

Job Description

Lead Material Handler *Weekly pay*

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Material Handler to join our team. This role involves overseeing material handling operations, including operating forklifts and reach trucks, and utilizing ERP systems. You will lead a team of Material Handlers, ensuring efficient production flow and adherence to company policies and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Material Handlers by setting priorities, assigning tasks, and ensuring daily schedules are met.

Train new staff, mentor current team members, and reinforce company policies and safety protocols.

Coordinate material movement, staging, and inventory control to support efficient production flow.

Monitor team accuracy in pulling and documenting inventory for production orders.

Conduct and oversee routine cycle counts and physical inventory activities.

Track and report team performance metrics to management.

Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording the location of inventory.

Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.

Document materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.

Allocate and transfer materials needed to maintain an efficient flow of material through the operation.Essential Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or vocational training required.

5+ years of material handling or warehouse experience, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse best practices.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and familiarity with inventory software systems.

Forklift certification and experience operating powered industrial trucks, including stand-up reach.

Supervisory experience.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Why Work Here?

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities to our employees, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. Enjoy perks such as ordering from participating restaurants on select days and working in a light-filled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Our culture promotes decision-making, and our management is congenial, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

You will work in a light-filled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with over 100 employees, including a team of 13 in Material Handling. The typical shift for Material Handling is from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime shifts from 4am to 2:30pm. The production shift is from 6am to 2:30pm, with possible overtime from 5am to 3:30pm. Our culture emphasizes good decision-making and a congenial management team.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Exton,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.