Warehouse Team Lead

Spectrum Plastics Group; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Technologies in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Warehouse Lead to manage storage, control, and distribution of materials to meet production needs. Full-time position with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires leading material handlers, coordinating with production scheduling, and maintaining inventory integrity in a clean room environment. Overtime may be required; ISO standards involvement is noted.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all product and materials for inventory.
• Leads and coaches material handlers.
• Supports production scheduling on material flow to meet schedules.
• Oversees receiving and storage of raw materials.
• Coordinates with Shipping and Receiving for inbound materials.
• Leads cycle counts and maintains inventory accuracy.
• Standardizes material part numbers/descriptions in IQMS.
• Monitors dryer needs and inventory movements daily.
• Maintains clean room environment compliance.
• Facilitates cross-shift communication about materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Inventory reporting

MS Office

Shipping & Receiving

Tools

ERP/inventory system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Apex - Pittsfield - Pittsfield, MA 01201

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $28.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Lead will oversee the storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees all product and materials for inventory.
• Leads and coaches all material handlers.
• Provides support to production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Oversees procedures for receiving and storing raw materials.
• Works with Shipping and Receiving to receive raw materials.
• Leads and maintains the physical inventory of materials by leading & performing cycle counts.
• Leads efforts to standardize material part numbers and descriptions in IQMS.
• Reviews the dryer needs and requirements daily so completed jobs can be removed from the dryers, re-weighed and brought back into inventory.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment, following all rules and regulations applicable to Apex Resource Technologies and its employees.
• Maintains communicate between Material Handlers from other shifts.
• Establishes procedures and leads the annual physical inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsSkills / Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Experience in shipping and receiving

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. at constant intervals throughout the shift
• Must have good vision
• Must have manual dexterity
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Repetitive motions are required
• Must be able to move 1100 lb. gaylords with a pallet jack
• Requires frequent bending, squatting, and twisting motions
• Must be able to climb stepladders
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs

Other Special Requirements

• Must be available for overtime as needed
• Environment: Noise level is uncontrolled (Ear plugs are provided)
• Must be able to learn and use different types of fork trucks and material handling equipment
• When required, must be flexible to fill in as press operator or secondary operator
• Perform job duties in accordance to ISO 13485/9001 including ISO audits
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed
• Ensures that all equipment safeties are not altered or defeated
• Reports any safety issues to proper personnel or supervisors as soon as possible