Materials Lead | Warehouse & Inventory Ops

Dover Corporation; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation in United States (Chester, VA) is seeking a Materials Lead to supervise material handlers, coordinate daily loading activities, and ensure safety, quality, and housekeeping standards are maintained. The role requires forklift operation and collaboration with shipping and traffic teams.

Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, planning inventories, and driving efficiency in material flow while adapting to changing workloads and overtime demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Minimum 4 years warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work assignments and guide Material Handlers to meet short-term departmental objectives.
• Delegate job assignments and determine priorities based on labor and workload.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and housekeeping procedures.
• Move products using lift truck or hand truck as needed.
• Assist with planning and execution of quarterly physical inventories.
• Perform 6S audits and root cause analyses when mistakes occur.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

AS400 Experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dover Corporation in United States (Chester, VA) is seeking a Materials Lead to supervise material handlers, coordinate daily loading activities, and ensure safety, quality, and housekeeping standards are maintained. The role requires forklift operation and collaboration with shipping and traffic teams.

Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, planning inventories, and driving efficiency in material flow while adapting to changing workloads and overtime demands.