Material Handler Superintendent

Environmental Air Systems, LLC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Environmental Air Systems, LLC is seeking a full-time supervisor for material handling operations in High Point, NC. The role includes overseeing operations, directing a team, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in material handling and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and various other perks. Candidates should possess knowledge of crane operation and safety procedures.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily material handling operations, including forklift and overhead crane usage.
• Direct, coach, and evaluate the material handling team.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

Material handling experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High school education or equivalent

Trade School (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Enforce safe operating procedures for forklifts, cranes, and all handling equipment. Monitor team adherence to OSHA and company safety standards. Lead team meetings around safety, participate in incident investigations, and administer corrective actions as required.
• 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.