Lead Material Handler | Warehouse

Job Title: Lead Material Handler | Warehouse
Location: Denver, CO 80239
Duration: 6 Months+ (Possibility of Extension)

Schedule: Mon–Fri | 9:00 AM MST start – Complete
Interview Type: On-site interviews

Pay Rate: $25/hr. on W2
 
How Will You Make an Impact?

• Manage material flows from receiving, through manufacturing, and on to distribution within the facility.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate between procurement, manufacturing, and receiving to keep products stocked and manufacturing lines fed with the correct materials.
• Assist in organization of work assignments, training of employees, paperwork completion and review, AS400 computer transactions, and file maintenance.

 
What Will You Do?

• Proactively drive, promote, and engage in our culture of Safety First.
• Maintain physical presence in warehouse, assigning work and providing leadership. Ensure compliance of duties set forth by department leadership.
• Encourage cooperation amongst Materials Handling employees and maintain cooperation with other departments.
• Maintain high level of understanding in all department processes and procedures so as to effectively audit and train assigned personnel.
• Coordinate material movements throughout facility and work closely with Procurement, Receiving, Manufacturing, Quality, and Distribution team members.
• Complete, correct, and/or file paperwork as required. This includes receiving documents, manufacturing documents, and shipping documents.
• Handle materials and company-provided equipment with caution in order to avoid damage to item or injury to self.
• Provide input about personnel’s progress for evaluations.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff in order to resolve any problems or potential problems.
• Operate and maintain forklift, observing operating procedures. Train / re-train assigned staff on forklift operation as needed.
• Receive and communicate verbal and written instructions given in the English language.
• Accept responsibility for department operation when Supervisor or Team Lead is unavailable.
• Complete needed paperwork by signing or writing with accuracy and neatness.
• Push/pull products on a cart with a maximum weight up to 400 pounds and push/pull a pallet jack with a maximum weight of 1500 pounds.
• Check own work and that of others as assigned for quality and safety performance, completing any additional steps to prepare/finalize procedures.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and efficiently with little supervision, communicating verbally or in writing any discrepancies as needed.
• Lift up to 63 pounds from floor to waist and lift up to 54 pounds from floor to shoulder height on a regular basis using step ladder as needed.
• Walk and stand up to six (6) hours at a time, up to 12 hours a day, with frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and twisting at waist, with occasional climbing on foot stool.
• Fill out forms as needed, producing neat handwriting and legible signature.
• Keep work area clean and free of debris, packaging materials, shipping cartons, etc.
• Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled work hours, working overtime and weekends as needed.
• Report any actual or potential safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Senior Management.
• In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
How Will You Get Here?
Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Cherry Pickers / Order Pickers.
• Experience using RF scanners.
• Prior experience in leadership role preferred.
• Possess basic knowledge of English and math and ability to read.
• Possess good number recognition abilities.
• Possess organization skills.
• Maintain powered industrial truck certification.