Material Handler Lead - Warehouse Operations

Labcorp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Madison, WI is seeking a Material Handler Lead for Warehouse Operations. This role involves supporting staff direction, ensuring compliance with policies, and conducting a variety of warehouse activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of warehouse experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years continuous work history within shipping and/or receiving.
• Training and experience operating forklifts, order pickers and pallet jacks safely.
• Experience using bar code / inventory control tracking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily work direction to staff and ensure compliance.
• Provide technical direction to Warehouse Leadership.
• Perform activities related to receiving, distributing, storing, and shipping.

Skills

Works under minimal supervision

Active listening skills

Basic computer skills

Strong customer-service skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Order pickers

Pallet jacks

Bar code / inventory control tracking equipment

Job description

Material Handler Lead - Warehouse Operations

Labcorp is seeking a Material Handler Lead of Diagnostic Warehouse Operations. You will be an integral part of a dynamic and growing Material Handling team, reporting to the Supervisor of Diagnostics Warehouse Operations.

Shift: Monday through Friday

Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Overtime and weekend work as needed.

Location: Madison, WI

Working Conditions

• Consistent exposure to temperature, dust, noise, and the like.
• Requires working with frequent interruptions and changes.
• Ability to respond to alarm alerts when scheduled.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support and co‑lead daily work direction to staff, supporting policies, procedures and practices that assure compliance with all regulatory requirements, laboratory practices, customs requirements and any other applicable legal, regulatory or company requirements.
• Provide technical direction to Warehouse Leadership (Supervisor and Manager).
• Provide training and assistance to other staff members and internal customers.
• Perform a variety of activities related to receiving, distributing, storing, inventory control and/or shipping of samples, supplies, controlled substances, mail and/or other materials to meet company standards of quality, customer service, safety, and productivity.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2–3 years continuous work history within Labcorp shipping and/or receiving and customer service experience within a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Training and experience operating forklifts, order pickers and pallet jacks safely.
• Experience using bar code / inventory control tracking equipment.
• Professional certifications: DOT/IATA training certification.
• Experience in spreadsheet development.

Skills And Competencies

• Works under minimal supervision and semi‑independently.
• Recognizes unusual situations, takes immediate action if within scope, and notifies supervisor of action taken.
• Active listening skills, written and verbal communication skills, detail‑oriented and organized.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to multitask within multiple systems.
• Adaptable with changing duties, following SOPs but able to problem‑solve and deviate as required by specific requests.
• Strong customer‑service skills and quality in performance of all essential duties.
• Accurately reads and records information.
• Basic math skills.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan. Casual, PRN & part‑time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan only.

Why You Should Apply

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be a key contributor in the Labcorp journey toward material handling excellence. Your expertise will significantly impact our mission of improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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