Lead Material Handler: Inventory & Forklift Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Lead Material Handler in Massachusetts to oversee shift operations, move materials, and ensure accurate inventory. You will guide a team, coordinate between storage and production, and maintain safety and quality standards throughout the workflow.

Responsibilities include staffing decisions, training, and ensuring timely shipment documentation, with a focus on FIFO and compliance with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years prior related work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move around the facility.
• Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Cover shift responsibilities in the absence of shift Warehouse Leaders.
• Oversee Finished Goods and Raw Material Handlers on their shift and ensure efficient movement and storage of materials.
• Assign staffing to meet daily requirements based on workload.
• Operate a forklift safely and assist in training new hires.
• Maintain FIFO inventory and accuracy of transactions, scanning, and inventory records.
• Document all shipments inbound and outbound.
• Report food safety issues to the Food Safety Team and initiate actions as needed.
• Complete and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Adhere to Safety, Quality System, GMP and ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Task management

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Plastipak is seeking a Lead Material Handler in Massachusetts to oversee shift operations, move materials, and ensure accurate inventory. You will guide a team, coordinate between storage and production, and maintain safety and quality standards throughout the workflow.

Responsibilities include staffing decisions, training, and ensuring timely shipment documentation, with a focus on FIFO and compliance with ISO standards.