Lead Material Handler

BrandSafway; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

BrandSafway in Norwell, MA is seeking a Lead Material Handler to oversee movement, storage, and documentation of materials in our warehouse/production facility. This role combines hands-on duties with day-to-day leadership of the Material Handling team.

Shift is Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You will supervise receiving, labeling, storage, order preparation, forklift operation, inventory control, and safety compliance while supporting production and shipping needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse or material handling experience; lead experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repeatedly and carry items for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide direction and work effectively with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Material Handler duties, including receiving, inspecting, labeling, storing, pulling, staging, and delivering materials.
• Accurately prepare customer orders for shipment and load/unload trucks, trailers, and containers.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Report material discrepancies, damage, shortages, and other issues.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to Material Handlers.
• Help coordinate daily workloads and ensure production and shipping needs are met.
• Train and assist team members with proper procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Serve as a resource for the team and communicate issues or concerns to supervision.
• Promote a safe, clean, organized, and productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures.
• Assist with other duties and cross-functional tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse equipment handling

Job description

Address 412R Washington Street, Norwell, MA, 02061, US

Compensation $25.82 - $34.81/hour

Schedule Full time

Description

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!

We are seeking a Lead Material Handler who will be responsible for the movement, storage, and documentation of materials, parts, and finished goods within a warehouse/production facility. This role performs the same core duties as a Material Handler while providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the Material Handling team.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all Material Handler duties, including receiving, inspecting, labeling, storing, pulling, staging, and delivering materials.
• Accurately prepare customer orders for shipment and load/unload trucks, trailers, and containers.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Report material discrepancies, damage, shortages, and other issues.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to Material Handlers.
• Help coordinate daily workloads and ensure production and shipping needs are met.
• Train and assist team members with proper procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Serve as a resource for the team and communicate issues or concerns to supervision.
• Promote a safe, clean, organized, and productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures.
• Assist with other duties and cross-functional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse or material handling experience; lead experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repeatedly and carry items for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide direction and work effectively with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

About Us:

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You - leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice to all potential job candidates:

Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at [e-mail] and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.