Shift Lead — Material Handling, Safety & Quality

NatureWorks; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Benefits from Day 1

401k plan

Job summary

NatureWorks Blair, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Material Handler Shift Lead to guide our warehouse team with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, teamwork, and product stewardship. This hands-on leadership role coaches Material Handlers, helps resolve day-to-day issues, and ensures our finished product meets NatureWorks’ standards before leaving the facility.

You will lead by example, coach on procedures, champion quality, participate in shift exchanges, and coordinate troubleshooting and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of NatureWorks material handling experience.
• Completion of NatureWorks Level 4 Material Handling skills assessment.
• Meets expectations or higher on performance reviews for the past 24 months.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and help the team safely and efficiently achieve shift goals.
• Coach Material Handlers on procedures, processes, and best practices.
• Champion product quality, ensuring labels, boxes, pallets, and finished shipments meet expectations.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance needs during shifts.
• Serve as a resource for Material Handlers and resolve team concerns.
• Champion safety programs, near‑miss reporting, observations, and procedure compliance.
• Identify and address safety, quality, environmental, maintenance, and production concerns.
• Perform all responsibilities of the Material Handler 4 role as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety minded

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

NatureWorks Blair, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Material Handler Shift Lead to guide our warehouse team with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, teamwork, and product stewardship. This hands-on leadership role coaches Material Handlers, helps resolve day-to-day issues, and ensures our finished product meets NatureWorks’ standards before leaving the facility.

You will lead by example, coach on procedures, champion quality, participate in shift exchanges, and coordinate troubleshooting and