Material Handler IV - Lead - Parcel - Keep the Team Moving and Packages on Track - Columbus, Ohio

Wasserstrom; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wasserstrom Company is seeking a Material Handler IV (Lead) to coordinate and support the warehouse material handling team in Columbus, OH. You will oversee daily movement, storage, replenishment, and shipment of products, while training staff and ensuring safety, accuracy, and performance.

Lead responsibilities include assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, and maintaining inventory integrity, with forklift certification as a potential requirement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 related years in a distribution center.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow execution for the team.
• Assign tasks, coordinate labor, adjust priorities.
• Coach associates and ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and compliance through audits.
• Escalate issues and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Team leadership

Workflow prioritization

Communication

Coaching

Safety & quality

Process improvement

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WMS

SAP

RF scanners

Order management

Job description

Material Handler IV - Lead - Parcel - Keep the Team Moving and Packages on Track - Columbus, Ohio

Requisition Number: MATER007753

• Posted : October 16, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Columbus, OH 43224, USA

Description

The Wasserstrom Company is the leading Food Service Distributor in the nation. Established in 1902, we are a family owned company with our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The Material Handler IV (Lead) is responsible for coordinating and supporting the daily activities of the warehouse material handling team and may be required to perform material movement and inventory functions. This hands-on leadership position ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, replenishment, and shipment of products. The Lead serves as a resource for team members, assists with training and work assignments, monitors workflow and productivity, and helps maintain inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and operational excellence throughout the facility. May be required to be forklift certified.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Applies Material Handler I, II, and III capabilities while leading daily workflow execution for the team
• Assigns tasks, coordinates labor, monitors progress, and adjusts priorities based on business needs
• Uses order flow, staffing, customer needs, system information, and operational constraints to guide decisions
• Communicates priorities, order issues, discrepancies, escalation items, and status updates to management and support teams
• Coaches associates, reinforces procedures, supports training, and promotes safety, quality, and productivity expectations
• Oversees quality, safety, inventory accuracy, and compliance through audits, floor engagement, and follow-up
• Escalates unresolved issues, removes obstacles, and ensures commitments are completed across assigned areas
• Uses WMS, SAP, shipment software, RF, and order management tools to support team execution
• Models professional conduct, accountability, teamwork, respect, and consistent policy compliance
• Leads continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, cost awareness, service, accuracy, and process reliability

Education and Experience:

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 related experience in a distribution center

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