Immediate Opening for Team Leader 2nd Shift

TFT Global (USA) Inc.; Brookville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

Accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation days

Personal days (5)

Paid holidays (10)

Job summary

TFT Global (USA) Inc. in Brookville, OH is seeking a Team Leader to supervise a team of material handlers and support daily production operations. This hands-on role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will ensure safe forklift operation, meet throughput targets, and drive Lean/5S improvements while coaching staff and coordinating with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum requirements (driver's license, background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical).
• Forklift license preferred; forklift operation experience required.
• Experience leading a team in a production/materials environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of material handlers and general laborers in the shop.
• Oversee all material handling activities, including receiving, staging, storage, and shipping.
• Ensure on-time delivery of parts and meet customer schedules.
• Train and mentor team members in forklift operation and material handling procedures.
• Maintain forklift certification and conduct routine equipment checks.
• Enforce safety policies and 5S workplace organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Report issues to supervisors and manage workflow.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Inventory management

Quality control

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

College or University education or equivalent experience

Job description

About Us:

Since 1989 we have partnered with manufacturers as a seamless extension of their operation. This has allowed our clients to grow with minimal risk while maintaining the highest of standards.

Ask our customers what they like about TFT Global and chances are they will talk about our commitment to our core values of reputation, people, and growth.

We are strategically located across North America, aligned with flexible resources, and equipped with innovative technology to bring you the ultimate in supply-chain efficiency.

www.tftglobal.com

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• Responsible for leading a team of LOC employees while actively participating in daily operations.
• This role ensures performance targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• The Team Leader also oversees all material handling activities, including safe and efficient movement of goods using forklifts and other equipment.
• Hands-On Production Work
  • Outbound loading & unloading and perform other tasks alongside team members.
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and elevate when necessary.
• Performance Monitoring
  • Provide feedback and support performance improvements.
• Forklift Operation & Training
  • Maintain valid forklift certification and operate equipment safely.
  • Train and mentor team members on proper forklift operation and material handling procedures
  • Conduct routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Communication
  • Act as liaison between supervisors/management and team members.
  • Report any issues, delays, inventory shortages, or equipment concerns.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, material flow, and reduce waste.
• Support lean manufacturing and workplace organization initiatives (e.g., 5S)
• Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and adherence to material handling safety standards; Conduct safety checks and promote a safe working environment.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of material handlers and general laborers in the shop.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to meet customer schedules.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing guidance; “Go & See” approach using tools such as LPA.
• Ensure parts are delivered to the customer on-time and accurately.
• Completely daily QPV (Quality Prevention & Verification Checklist)
• Oversee all material handling activities, including receiving, staging, storage, and shipping of materials, safe operating of forklifts and other material handling equipment and ensure proper inventory flow to prevent operation or shipping delays

• Valid driver’s licence
• Criminal background check, Drug Screen, and Post Offer Pre-employment physical
• Grade 12 education.
• College or University education or equivalent experience.
• Must possess intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Valid Forklift License is preferred

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered. Wages are at $22.55 per hour.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• EAP
• Vacation Days
• 5 Personal Days
• 10 Paid Holidays