Materials Team Lead: Forklift & Mentorship

Techtronic Industries; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and facilities

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Team Lead - Materials to oversee receiving, storage, distribution, and movement of materials on the production floor. You will mentor new hires, test forklift drivers, and ensure timely shipments while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role emphasizes leadership of materials staff, adherence to work instructions and safety standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to keep production flowing smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in material handling.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, as well as drawings and blueprints.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of JDE Material Handler Menu.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Train others.
• Test forklift drivers.
• Ability to direct the work of others on the team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute materials and equipment and ensure correct delivery and shipment.
• Coordinate the work of other materials employees and train all new material handler hires.
• Operate forklift and test forklift drivers for certification.
• Perform work within takt/cycle time and per work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and manage material movement to points of use.
• Inform proper personnel of material shortages and reorder as needed.
• Support safety practices including 5S in the work area.

Skills

Train others

Direct others

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE Material Handler Menu

Forklift operator

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Team Lead - Materials to oversee receiving, storage, distribution, and movement of materials on the production floor. You will mentor new hires, test forklift drivers, and ensure timely shipments while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role emphasizes leadership of materials staff, adherence to work instructions and safety standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to keep production flowing smoothly.