Team Leader

Green Metals; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical benefits

FSA/HSA options

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Green Metals in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a 2nd shift Team Leader to drive daily warehouse operations, mentor colleagues, and uphold safety and efficiency standards. You will lead by example, manage incoming and outgoing materials, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires hands-on involvement with forklift and machinery, inventory control, data entry in basic spreadsheets, and adherence to 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and databases.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions and internal communications.
• Strong math skills and ability to create/interpret graphs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead daily team operations to ensure efficiency.
• Unpack, repack, and store materials safely.
• Verify shipments using tools and visual aids for accuracy.
• Operate forklifts/cranes for loading and unloading.
• Use scan guns to support workflow processes.
• Inspect product quality before shipment.
• Maintain 5S compliant workspace and complete daily checks.
• Enter production and inventory data into basic spreadsheets.
• Follow all safety policies and promote a safe work environment.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Reading comprehension

Mathematics

Verbal communication

Graphing

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

The Team Leader plays a key role in supporting daily operations while guiding and developing fellow team members. This position is responsible for assisting with training, promoting a safe and efficient work environment, and leading by example. The role includes hands-on involvement in core functions such as forklift and other machinery operation, inventory management, receiving, and shipping, ensuring all goods are handled accurately, safely, and in a timely manner to meet customer expectations.

What You'll Do

• Coordinates and leads daily team operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Unpack, repack, and properly store materials and products.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments using tools and visual aids to ensure accuracy.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and/or cranes, for loading and unloading.
• Utilize production tools and systems, such as scan guns, to support workflow processes.
• Inspect product prior to shipment to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace in accordance with 5S standards.
• Check daily 5S assignments to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Accurately enter production and inventory data into basic spreadsheet systems.
• Follow all established procedures, policies, and safety guidelines to promote a safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation for incoming and outgoing materials.
• Responsible for maintaining paperwork of incoming and outgoing products.
• Participates in team meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Cultivate a positive, productive work environment through Positive Employee Relations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Need

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as other database systems as required.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, short correspondence, and internal communications.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. To include the ability to create and interpret graphs.
• Strong Verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively share information in on-on-one and small group settings with customers, clients, and team members.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide across standard units of measure.
• Ability to create, interpret, and analyze basic charts and graphs.

Travel

Up to 10% as required.

Shift Time

2nd Shift

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.