1st Shift Material Handler Lead | Warehouse | Leadership

CandyCo LLC; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CandyCo LLC in Springville, Utah seeks a Material Handler Lead to supervise warehouse staff, coordinate loaders and forklift drivers, and ensure accurate, safe receiving, shipping, and material movements in GMP-compliant operations.

You will work 7am–3pm, train staff, enforce GMP, FIFO, holds and expiry controls, and collaborate with Production, QA, Logistics to execute programs while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Lead experience directing warehouse activities (min 2 years).
• 3+ years forklift experience with an excellent safety record.
• Proficient with Stand Up Reach Truck operation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• SAP/ROSS/PLEX or similar ERP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of workers, loaders, and forklift drivers.
• Oversee loading/unloading of trucks, GMP compliant and safe.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Logistics to execute programs.
• Train and supervise warehouse staff.
• Enforce GMP, FIFO, HOLDS, and Expiry controls; maintain processes.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

ERP systems

MS Word/Excel

Tools

SAP

ROSS

PLEX

Job description

Job purpose

The Material Handler Lead is responsible for warehouse functions. This individual monitors the daily activities of workers, loaders, and forklift drivers while ensuring the loading/unloading of all trucks, pulling of material requestions, receiving and shipping of materials are completed accurately, safely, efficiently, and complies GMPs, company policies and regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily activities of workers, loaders, and forklift drivers
• Efficiently supervise the loading/unloading of all trucks safely, efficiently, GMP compliant
• Works closely with Production, QA, Logistics, et all to execute all planned programs
• Train and supervise warehouse staff personnel
• Adheres to all and enforces all policies and procedures relating to GMP, FIFO, HOLDS, and Expiry of materials
• Maintain and improve Warehouse processes and procedures
• Manage and model the Safety Culture and strive for 100% Safety compliance on policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a lead position, directing Warehouse activities
• 3+ years Forklift experience required with an excellent Safety record
• Must be proficient with operating Stand Up Reach Truck
• Must have strong, positive leadership, communication, and organization skills
• Bilingual skills preferred, not required (English, Spanish)
• Must have strong PC skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and math skills
• Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis
• Past job performance must reflect dependability, maturity, initiative, positive personal Demeanor and the ability to exercise good judgement
• SAP, ROSS, PLEX, or other ERP environment skill and abilities a must

Working conditions

• Must be able to work any and all shifts as directed.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures.

Physical requirements

• Must wear non-slip, safety-resistant work shoes.
• Participation in mandatory pre-shift stretches and exercises.
• Proper use of required PPE, including hairnets, beard nets (if needed), and safety gloves.
• Must wear all required PPE when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection.
• Physical ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walk around the facility, lift/carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, reach, kneel, crawl, and twist.
• Must possess the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others using professional etiquette.

Direct reports

• Warehouse Supervisor/Warehouse Manager or Shift Production Manager in their absence

CandyCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

The hours for this position are from 7am-3pm.