Team Leader 2nd Shift

TFT Global Inc.; Brookville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

Accident

Hospital Indemnity

EAP

Vacation Days

5 Personal Days

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

TFT Global Inc. is seeking a Team Leader to manage a on-site materials handling team and daily production tasks. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, meeting performance targets, and maintaining quality standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with supervisors, and ensuring timely delivery of parts to customers. Minimum requirements include a valid driver’s license and forklift certification, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence
• Criminal background check, Drug Screen, and Post Offer Pre-employment physical
• Must possess intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Valid Forklift License is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of LOC employees while actively participating in daily operations.
• Ensure performance targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• Oversee all material handling activities, including receiving, staging, storage, and shipping of materials, safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment and ensure proper inventory flow to prevent operation or shipping delays.
• Train and mentor team members on proper forklift operation and material handling procedures; conduct routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to meet customer schedules.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of material handlers and general laborers in the shop.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 education

College or University education or equivalent experience

Job description

About Us

Since 1989 we have partnered with manufacturers as a seamless extension of their operation. This has allowed our clients to grow with minimal risk while maintaining the highest of standards.

About Us

Since 1989 we have partnered with manufacturers as a seamless extension of their operation. This has allowed our clients to grow with minimal risk while maintaining the highest of standards.

Ask our customers what they like about TFT Global and chances are they will talk about our commitment to our core values of reputation, people, and growth.

We are strategically located across North America, aligned with flexible resources, and equipped with innovative technology to bring you the ultimate in supply-chain efficiency.

www.tftglobal.com

View our Brochure

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading a team of LOC employees while actively participating in daily operations
• This role ensures performance targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• The Team Leader also oversees all material handling activities, including safe and efficient movement of goods using forklifts and other equipment
• Hands-On Production Work
  • Outbound loading & unloading and perform other tasks alongside team members.
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and elevate when necessary.
• Performance Monitoring
  • Provide feedback and support performance improvements.
• Forklift Operation & Training
  • Maintain valid forklift certification and operate equipment safely.
  • Train and mentor team members on proper forklift operation and material handling procedures
  • Conduct routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Communication
  • Act as liaison between supervisors/management and team members.
  • Report any issues, delays, inventory shortages, or equipment concerns.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, material flow, and reduce waste.
• Support lean manufacturing and workplace organization initiatives (e.g., 5S)
• Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and adherence to material handling safety standards; Conduct safety checks and promote a safe working environment.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of material handlers and general laborers in the shop
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to meet customer schedules.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing guidance; "Go & See" approach using tools such as LPA
• Ensure parts are delivered to the customer on-time and accurately.
• Completely daily QPV (Quality Prevention & Verification Checklist)
• Oversee all material handling activities, including receiving, staging, storage, and shipping of materials, safe operating of forklifts and other material handling equipment and ensure proper inventory flow to prevent operation or shipping delays

Requirements

• Valid driver's licence
• Criminal background check, Drug Screen, and Post Offer Pre-employment physical
• Grade 12 education
• College or University education or equivalent experience
• Must possess intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Valid Forklift License is preferred

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered. Wages are at $22.55 per hour.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• EAP
• Vacation Days
• 5 Personal Days
• 10 Paid Holidays