Material Handling Lead

Life Fitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee discounts

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking a Lead Material Handler in Minnesota to oversee daily material flow, coordinate receiving, replenishment, and delivery to assembly lines. You will train staff, track inventory, and partner with quality to resolve material issues.

The role requires leadership in a manufacturing environment, forklift operation, and experience with Oracle/Ultriva/ERP systems. Excellent communication and problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Oracle and Ultriva systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and barcode scanning technology.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse, materials management, logistics, or production support processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily material handling activities including receiving, replenishment, and delivery to assembly lines.
• Provide direction, training, and instruction to material handling associates.
• Monitor incoming materials and inventory flow to support production schedules.
• Ensure assembly lines receive materials accurately and on time.
• Lead daily team huddles and improvement discussions.
• Collaborate with department leaders to support workflow and priorities.
• Utilize Oracle, Ultriva, ERP systems, and barcode scanning for tracking.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Material handling

ERP systems

Oracle

Ultriva

Forklift operation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Ultriva

ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Job description

Join Life Fitness / Hammer Strength as a Lead Material Handler and play a key role in supporting daily material flow operations that keep production running efficiently. In this hands‑on leadership position, you’ll coordinate receiving, replenishment, inventory movement, and assembly line support while helping team members succeed through training, communication, and continuous improvement efforts.

Shift: 1st Shift

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently while collaborating with production, warehouse, and quality teams to solve problems, improve processes, and ensure materials are delivered safely, accurately, and on time.

As our Lead Material Handler, you will:

• Coordinate daily material handling activities, including receiving, warehouse distribution, replenishment, and delivery of materials to assembly lines.
• Provide direction, training, and task‑specific instruction to material handling associates on processes, equipment, safety standards, and work instructions.
• Monitor incoming materials and inventory flow to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Ensure assembly lines receive the correct materials accurately and on time.
• Partner with Quality teams to address material failures, shortages, discrepancies, and component‑related concerns.
• Document and communicate inventory issues, quality concerns, and material flow challenges.
• Lead daily team huddles, improvement discussions, and other group meetings.
• Collaborate with department leaders and supervisors to support workflow, communication, and production priorities.
• Utilize Oracle, Ultriva, ERP systems, and barcode scanning technology to support material tracking and inventory accuracy.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Support supervisors with performance feedback and corrective action discussions as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement through problem‑solving, teamwork, and leadership.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Lead Material Handler:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Oracle and Ultriva systems.
• Experience working with ERP systems and barcode scanning technology.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse, materials management, logistics, or production support processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, materials, or production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
• Manufacturing and warehouse environment with moderate to high noise levels.
• Regular exposure to forklifts, pallet jacks, warehouse racking, and moving equipment.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and movement throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Use of scanning devices and material handling equipment requiring good hand‑eye coordination.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $24.50 - $30.25 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, company paid short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.Employees also have access to our state‑of‑the‑art on‑site fitness center featuring industry‑leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regardingemployment_,_recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

Life Fitness and Hammer Strength design innovative, high‑performance cardio and strength equipment that enhances athletic performance and promotes healthier lifestyles for global users.

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