Lead Material Handler — Forklift & Inventory Lead

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Lead Material Handler in Massachusetts to manage storage and shipment of finished goods and raw materials, and to serve as a liaison between shipping locations. The role requires leadership as well as hands-on warehouse duties, including forklift operation and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes covering shifts, coordinating with shifts, and maintaining FIFO inventory, as well as training new hires and ensuring quality and ISO procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and operate in a dynamic facility.

Responsibilities

• Cover shift responsibilities in the absence of shift Warehouse Leaders.
• Assist in overseeing Finished Goods and Raw Material Handlers to ensure efficient movement and storage.
• Maintain communication between shifts and associates.
• Document shipments and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Operate forklift safely and train new hires.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Lead Material Handler in Massachusetts to manage storage and shipment of finished goods and raw materials, and to serve as a liaison between shipping locations. The role requires leadership as well as hands-on warehouse duties, including forklift operation and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes covering shifts, coordinating with shifts, and maintaining FIFO inventory, as well as training new hires and ensuring quality and ISO procedures are followed.