Material Handler, Traveling Team Lead

DB Mobility Logistics AG; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a skilled lead in logistics to oversee shipping, inventory management, and training in Columbus, Ohio. This role requires a high school diploma and 3-5 years' experience in a warehouse distribution environment. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient inventory processes and leading a team while maintaining safety and compliance standards. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits in a global logistics network.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Direct Deposit

Holiday Pay for 6 Major Holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a warehouse distribution environment.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to guide and lead a group.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group in shipping, receiving, and inventory management tasks.
• Conduct training and maintain safety standards.
• Travel to various sites as team lead and/or trainer.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

SAP

Forklift Operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

Columbus (Logistics Pandora DC), Ohio, USA

Career Level Graduates Employment Type, Work Type Full Time Publishing Date, ID-Nr. Jun 23, 2025 , 403341

Accountable to leading and/or training a group of individuals and meeting or exceeding SLA|KPI expectations at various domestic and international sites. Maintains the effective execution of picking, receiving, inventory cycle counting, and returns.Tasks & Responsibilities:• Shipping – Physically pick, package, label orders of fragile electronics material at the request of the customer. Delivery of picked material to the proper drop point within the building for the customer.• Receiving – Physically receive, quality audit, and put away within given SLA expectations.• Returns – RMA processing for re-inventory, scrap, and re-shipment.• Inventory - Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory. Researching historical transactions of movement of a given material.• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, making operator repairs.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.• Conduct startup meetings, discuss previous days execution and current days’ workload.• Maintain 5S standards, owner of safety initiatives, and become a subject matter expert (SME) in account.• Take on certified trainer role for direct reports in MHE, IB/OB/IC processes, and 5S.• Drive an effective continuous improvement project.• Travel to various sites as team lead and/or trainer per business need.

Details/Specification/Explanation of the role specific skills:This is a lead level position. High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be forklift certified and have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a warehouse distribution environment. Provide the ability to guide and/or lead a group of individuals. Solid communication skills; email, excel SAP, WMS systems. Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Must have an active passport. Must be willing to travel with notice within 48hrs.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Medical

We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.

Vision

The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.

The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.

401(k)

The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.

Direct Deposit

We offer direct deposit to all employees.

Holidays

On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity