Lead Material Handler — Optimize Material Flow & Team Training

Life Fitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with 4% employer‑m

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off including paid holidays

Short-term disability

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking a hands-on Lead Material Handler to coordinate receiving, replenishment, and inventory movement while supporting assembly lines and training team members.

You will use Oracle, Ultriva, ERP systems and barcode scanning, supervise daily activities, operate forklifts, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Oracle and Ultriva systems.
• Experience working with ERP systems and barcode scanning technology.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse, materials management, logistics, or production support processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily material handling activities, including receiving, warehouse distribution, replenishment, and delivery of materials to assembly lines.
• Provide direction, training, and task‑specific instruction to material handling associates on processes, equipment, safety standards, and work instructions.
• Monitor incoming materials and inventory flow to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Ensure assembly lines receive the correct materials accurately and on time.
• Partner with Quality teams to address material failures, shortages, discrepancies, and component‑related concerns.
• Document and communicate inventory issues, quality concerns, and material flow challenges.
• Lead daily team huddles, improvement discussions, and other group meetings.
• Collaborate with department leaders and supervisors to support workflow, communication, and production priorities.
• Utilize Oracle, Ultriva, ERP systems, and barcode scanning technology to support material tracking and inventory accuracy.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Support supervisors with performance feedback and corrective action discussions as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement through problem‑solving, teamwork, and leadership.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Oracle

Ultriva

ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking a hands-on Lead Material Handler to coordinate receiving, replenishment, and inventory movement while supporting assembly lines and training team members.

You will use Oracle, Ultriva, ERP systems and barcode scanning, supervise daily activities, operate forklifts, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.