Material Handling Lead

Life Fitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with 4% employer‑m

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off including paid holidays

Short-term disability

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking a hands-on Lead Material Handler to coordinate receiving, replenishment, and inventory movement while supporting assembly lines and training team members.

You will use Oracle, Ultriva, ERP systems and barcode scanning, supervise daily activities, operate forklifts, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Oracle

Ultriva

ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Job description

Material Handling Lead

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.

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

• Associate degree.
• 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.

Working Environment

• 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 $25.50 - $31.25 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:

• 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

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 regarding employment, 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.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice. By seamlessly bringing innovative, high‑performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives. Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands. Life Fitness’s cutting‑edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency. Hammer Strength’s plates deliver raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate‑loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.lifefitness.com. Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out‑work, out‑match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well‑being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of fitness.