Lead Material Handler T1 1st Shift

GPTECH; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a Team Leader for 1st shift at our Taylorville, IL facility. You will lead the T-1 Purchase Parts Warehouse team to ensure a smooth flow of material and train staff to uphold safety, 5-S, quality and productivity.

Key duties include assigning tasks, monitoring performance, managing inventory accuracy, supporting cross‑department collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible or related experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Grain & Protein Technologies and OSHA forklift training required within one week of assuming position.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of warehouse employees. Assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and guidance.
• Managing inventory by monitoring stock levels, overseeing the receipt and storage of incoming goods, and ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Supporting internal departments by ensuring material is delivered accurately and systematically to positively impact production output.
• Ensuring equipment and tools are in good working order and submitting work orders for repairs.
• Overseeing cleanliness, safety, and 5-S of the work area.
• Following safety procedures and reinforcing this for non-compliant employees.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA forklift training

Job description

The North America team is currently looking for a Team Leader on 1 st shift to join our Taylorville, IL facility.

The Team Leader oversees the employees working in the T-1 Purchase Parts Warehouse. They work under the direction of the manager to ensure a continuous flow of material through the area and help solve issues as they arise to keep production moving smoothly. They also help with inventory accuracy, continuous improvement, project implementation, and everyday improvements. They support the manager in improving and maintaining best practices for safety, 5-S, quality, productivity, scanning accuracy, updating location maintenance, and training employees.

Your Impact

• Leading a team of warehouse employees. Assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and guidance.
• Managing inventory by monitoring stock levels, overseeing the receipt and storage of incoming goods, and ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Supporting internal departments by ensuring material is delivered accurately and systematically to positively impact production output.
• Ensuring all equipment and tools are in good working order and submitting a work order through MPulse 9 for needed repairs.
• Overseeing cleanliness, safety, and 5-S of the work area.
• Following safety procedures and regulations and reinforcing this for employees who are non-compliant. Ensure employees conduct regular safety inspections and report all safety incidents to their manager.
• Improving warehouse operations efficiency by analyzing data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to enhance overall efficiency.
• Promote a team environment through effective verbal and written communication.
• Foster an environment of learning through effective training and cross training of assigned employees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Oversee daily start up meetings.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by ensuring employees are scanning, counting, and updating Location Maintenance per company requirements.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible or related experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Solid grasp of manufacturing or warehouse concepts, methods, and techniques.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse and material handling experience is a plus.
• Successful completion of Grain & Protein Technologies and OSHA forklift training required within one week of assuming position.
• The ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Your Compensation and Benefits

• Expected total compensation for this role will be $27.38- $30.95 per hour depending upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.
• Up to 5% gainshare potential.
• Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace

You will be working in a onsite role based in Taylorville, IL. Hours for this shift are 5:00 am-3:30 pm; Monday – Thursday with Required Overtime on Friday when needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40°F to 105°F.

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or craw and frequently required touse hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms.The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must continuously lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.).

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future

Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people.

The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands – GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of “Feeding the World Better”, Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.