Material Handler Superintendent

Environmental Air Systems Inc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in High Point, North Carolina, is seeking a Material Handling Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure safety compliance, and lead the material handling team. This full-time role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in material handling or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily material handling operations.
• Direct, coach, and evaluate the material handling team.
• Enforce safe operating procedures for all handling equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation knowledge

Warehouse management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade School completion

Job description

****Key Responsibilities***** Material Movement & Coordination + Oversee daily material handling operations, including forklift and overhead crane usage. + Ensure timely delivery of materials to production areas to prevent delays. + Monitor equipment availability and coordinate resources across shifts and departments.* Team Leadership & Supervision + Direct, coach, and evaluate the material handling team. + Manage scheduling, staffing, and workload assignments to ensure full coverage. + Conduct training on equipment operation, safety procedures, and standard work practices.* Communication & Collaboration + Serve as the primary point of contact between material handling and other production supervisors. + Maintain proactive communication to anticipate and resolve material flow issues. + Provide regular updates on material movement status and challenges.* Safety & Compliance + Enforce safe operating procedures for forklifts, cranes, and all handling equipment. + Monitor team adherence to OSHA and company safety standards. + Lead team meeting around safety, participate in incident investigations, and administer corrective actions as required.* Operational Excellence + Identify opportunities to improve material flow efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. + Support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.****Qualifications***** Proven experience in material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing operations (supervisory experience strongly preferred).* Strong knowledge of forklift and overhead crane operation and safety standards.* Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and teams in a fast-paced environment.* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.* OSHA certification(s) and/or forklift/crane operator certification a plus.****Reporting Structure***** Reports To: Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager* Supervises: Material Handling Team (forklift operators, crane operators, general laborers)****Education:***** Minimum of a high school education or equivalent.* Trade School completion (preferred).****Job Requirements/Special Skills**:*** Requires working in conditions of varying heat and cold and where noise levels are at or above 90 decibels.* Ability to lift 50 lbs.* Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push and pull throughout the shift.****Job Type:**** Full-time.****Benefits:***** 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insurance****Schedule:**** 8-10 hour shift, 4-6 days a week.