Material Handling Lead - Warehouse Ops & Safety

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 39,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Material Handler Lead for a manufacturing and distribution company. This full-time role on 1st shift with overtime involves leading daily material handling, ensuring safe, efficient workflows, and coordinating with teams.

The ideal candidate has warehouse or logistics experience, leadership skills, forklift certification or ability to obtain it, and strong organizational and communication abilities to drive accurate receiving, storage

Qualifications

Previous material handling, warehouse, or logistics experience required.
Prior leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily material handling activities within the warehouse or production facility.
Train and support team members on material movement, inventory procedures, and safety practices.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport products and materials.
Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate receiving, storage, and shipping processes.
Assist with scheduling workflow priorities and communicating operational needs to management.
Other duties as assigned.