Material Handler

Coastal Elite Pro; Town of Western (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a Lead Material Handler to oversee material flow for defense and security systems. You will coordinate receiving, storage, and delivery to production lines, while leading a small team and enforcing safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, ERP/WMS usage, and collaboration with engineering and logistics to ensure reliable manufacturing operations. This on-site role demands attention to detail and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/material handling and inventory control.
• Proficiency with ERP/warehouse management systems.
• Ability to operate forklifts and related material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Leadership skills to guide and coordinate a small team.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material flow from receiving through storage to production lines.
• Oversee loading and unloading activities and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Use ERP/warehouse systems to track materials and movements.
• Lead a small team while enforcing safety and quality standards.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics to support reliable manufacturing operations.

Skills

Warehouse handling

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Quality & safety

Team leadership

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Job description

Lead Material Handler to support advanced manufacturing for defense and security systems.

Coordinate material flow and ensure accurate, efficient movement of components through receiving, storage, and delivery to production lines. Oversee loading and unloading activities, maintain inventory accuracy, and use ERP/warehouse systems to track materials. Lead and supervise a small team while enforcing safety and quality standards. Operate and manage material handling equipment including forklifts and other warehouse tools. Collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics teams to support reliable, secure manufacturing operations.

Key Qualifications/skills

• Experience in warehouse/material handling and inventory control
• Proficiency with ERP/warehouse management systems
• Ability to operate forklifts and related material handling equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Leadership skills to guide and coordinate a small team
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams