Lead- Heavy Lift Operations

Taylor Logistics Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Logistics Inc. is seeking a Heavy Lift Operations Lead to oversee daily heavy-lift activities, train operators, and ensure safe, efficient production in the warehouse environment.

The role requires forklift experience, leadership skills, and familiarity with RF scanning and data entry. Prior lead or training experience is preferred to manage tasks and ensure quality.

Qualifications

• Relevant leadership experience or prior lead/training roles preferred.
• Experience with hoists or heavy-lifting equipment preferred.
• RF scanner and basic computer/data-entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of Heavy Lift Operations and projects with hoists.
• Assign daily tasks and production orders to operators.
• Meet daily production goals and pallet run rates with accuracy.
• Ensure safety and proper hoist/material-handling procedures.
• Head trainer for Heavy Lift Machine Operators and RF use.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Data entry

RF usage

Inventory transactions

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

RF Scanner

Hoist equipment

Job description

Heavy Lift Operations Lead

Description

Heavy Lift Operations Lead

Reports to: 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor

Reporting Staff: None

Alternate in Case of Absence: Trained Heavy Lift Operator / 1st Shift Lead

Responsibilities

• Leads the daily execution of Heavy Lift Operations and assigned special projects requiring the use of hoists
• Assigns daily tasks and production orders to operators within the Heavy Lift Operations area
• Ensures daily production goals and finished pallet run rates are met while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Ensures all work is completed safely and proper hoist and material-handling procedures are followed
• Serves as the head trainer for Heavy Lift Machine Operators, including heavy-lift functions, RF use, and applicable processes
• Expert in RF functions and able to assist operators with inventory transactions and troubleshooting
• Safely operates sit-down forklifts and assists with staging, movement, and positioning of product as needed
• Performs required data entry and maintains accurate production and inventory information
• Communicates production status, inventory concerns, delays, and other issues to the Warehouse Supervisor and Customer Service team as needed
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe Heavy Lift Operations area
• Assists with production and operates equipment as needed to support the team and meet daily requirements

Requirements

Sit-down forklift experience required

Warehouse, Production, Or Material-handling Experience Required

Previous Lead or training experience preferred

Hoist Or Heavy-lifting Equipment Experience Preferred

RF scanner and basic computer/data-entry experience preferred

Customer Service Or Customer Communication Experience Preferred

Strong safety awareness, communication, organization, and leadership skills