Senior Material Handler, Lead

Jobtailor; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a warehouse operations role focused on coordinating all activities in assigned areas and mentoring staff. The position requires supervising inbound and outbound shipments, verifying paperwork, and maintaining accurate counts while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes professional customer interactions and ongoing training for team members, with responsibilities spanning daily warehouse operations and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in logistics/distribution environment.
• Able to operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Able to work in warehouse temperatures year-round.
• Forklift training program completion required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all operational activities in assigned areas.
• Mentor and train new and existing associates in distribution activities.
• Oversee unloading of inbound shipments, stacking and staging of outbound shipments.
• Verify paperwork with drivers and ensure products are counted accurately.
• Handle customer interactions in a professional manner.
• Participate in safety and quality meetings.

Skills

Logistics Experience

Mentoring Associates

Forklift Operation

Customer Interaction

MHE Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MHE

Job description

• Coordinate and oversee all operational activities in assigned areas.
• Mentor and train new and existing associates in specific distribution activities.
• Oversee and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, stacking, and staging of outbound shipments.
• Verify required paperwork with drivers and ensure products are properly counted.
• Responsible for customer interactions in a professional manner.
• Participate in safety and quality meetings.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 year experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in logistics and distribution operations, including mentoring associates and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in managing inbound and outbound shipment processes while maintaining professional customer interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Logistics Experience
• Mentoring Associates
• Forklift Operation
• Customer Interaction
• MHE Operation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Logistics Coordination
• Distribution Activities
• Shipment Verification
• Product Counting
• Forklift Operation

Soft Skills

• Professional Communication
• Team Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift Training Program Completion

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Distribution
• Warehouse Operations
• Safety Standards
• Quality Assurance

Tools & Technologies

• Material Handling Equipment (MHE)