Materials Handling Lead – Warehouse Operations & Safety

Silver King Beverage Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver King Beverage Company in Salt Lake City is seeking a Warehouse/Materials Handler to oversee receiving, storage, and shipping operations. You will lead a team of material handlers, ensure efficient material flow, and maintain a safe, organized work environment across the plant and warehouse.

The role requires operating pallets, forklifts, and pallet jacks, performing cycle counts, and using barcodes/WMS to track materials. Strong emphasis on safety and food safety practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic skills in shipping and receiving, inventory control and material handling.
• Learning and applying warehousing processes and safety rules.
• Experience with bar code scanning and entry systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment (push carts, pallet jacks, forklifts) as needed.
• Perform inventory counts and verify material labels for accuracy.
• Inspect equipment for safety and maintenance needs; report issues.
• Load/unload materials to/from pallets and trailers; ensure proper documentation.
• Move materials to storage areas and stage for production or shipping.
• Assist with receiving raw materials and reconcile against shipments.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and participate in daily safety checks.
• Provide hands-on training sessions using Work Instructions to new staff.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory management

Material handling

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification preferred

Tools

Barcode scanners

Warehouse management systems

Tablets

Apps

Microsoft Office

Job description

Silver King Beverage Company in Salt Lake City is seeking a Warehouse/Materials Handler to oversee receiving, storage, and shipping operations. You will lead a team of material handlers, ensure efficient material flow, and maintain a safe, organized work environment across the plant and warehouse.

The role requires operating pallets, forklifts, and pallet jacks, performing cycle counts, and using barcodes/WMS to track materials. Strong emphasis on safety and food safety practices is essential.