Material Handler Lead

Novolex; Bridgeview, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Manufacturing Material Handler - Lead for Bridgeview, IL. This role ensures safe, efficient material flow and leadership of the shift team in a busy warehouse environment. You will direct forklift operators, coordinate with other departments, and maintain daily operations with a focus on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Cross-functional coverage across shifts is required. Experience with WMS and prior warehouse leadership is expected, along with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 yrs prior forklift experience.
• Logistics warehouse leadership experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with good organizational, math and problem-solving ability.
• Pass LTO training and testing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Bilingual communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct work assignments of forklift operators and drivers.
• Foster a culture of safe work practices and teamwork.
• Communicate daily priorities and participate in meetings.
• Coordinate warehouse operations with all departments.
• Perform daily safety and inventory audits and provide supervision.

Skills

Forklift experience

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

MANUFACTURING MATERIAL HANDLER - LEAD, HIRING IMMEDIATELY, Bridgeview IL

• Minimum 2-3 yrs prior forklift experience
• Logistics Warehouse leadership experience

Compensation:

• Pay Range $26.71- $28.59 per hour - paid weekly

Material Handler Lead - Multiple Shifts

This position will be cross functional to the Bridgeview location as thebusiness need dictates.

Shift: Days 7AM - 7PM On a 2-2-3 schedule

Material Handler Lead I

Summary: Safely and effectively lead shift materials team to ensure product flow is effectively distributed throughout the plant and local Distribution Centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for directing the work assignments of a team of lift truck operators and carrier drivers
• Drives a culture of safe work practices
• Drive team oriented environment
• Execute standard work to ensure production materials are replenished to ensure continuous operations
• Effectively communicate daily priorities (daily meetings, one on one engagements, Tier Meetings, etc.)
• Coordinate/collaborate warehouse operations with all departments.
• Perform daily audits (Safety, warehouse, forklifts, line inventories, etc.)
• Provide supervisory support, as needed
• Provide forklift training for new hires and re-certifications as needed.
• Support the Inventory Team as needed.
• Supports the receipt of railcar/bulk truck material.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Requirements:

• Previous logistics warehouse leadership experience required
• WMS software experience required
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, strong organizational, math and problem solving skills
• Must be able pass the LTO training and testing
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
• Bilingual communication skills preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

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