Material Handler Lead at CandyCo LLC – Lindon, Utah

Job purpose

The Material Handler Lead is responsible for warehouse functions. This individual monitors the daily activities of workers, loaders, and forklift drivers while ensuring the loading/unloading of all trucks, pulling of material requestions, receiving and shipping of materials are completed accurately, safely, efficiently, and complies GMPs, company policies and regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily activities of workers, loaders, and forklift drivers
• Efficiently supervise the loading/unloading of all trucks safely, efficiently, GMP compliant
• Works closely with Production, QA, Logistics, et all to execute all planned programs
• Train and supervise warehouse staff personnel
• Adheres to all and enforces all policies and procedures relating to GMP, FIFO, HOLDS, and Expiry of materials
• Maintain and improve Warehouse processes and procedures
• Manage and model the Safety Culture and strive for 100% Safety compliance on policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a lead position, directing Warehouse activities
• 3+ years Forklift experience required with an excellent Safety record
• Must be proficient with operating Stand Up Reach Truck
• Must have strong, positive leadership, communication, and organization skills
• English skills required
• Spanish skills preferred, not required
• Must have strong PC skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and math skills
• Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis
• Past job performance must reflect dependability, maturity, initiative, positive personal
• Demeanor and the ability to exercise good judgement
• SAP, ROSS, PLEX, or other ERP environment skill and abilities a must

Working conditions

• Must be able to work any/all shifts as directed
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including Holidays and/or weekends
• Standing/walking for long period of time
• Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures

Physical requirements

• A non-slip resistant work shoe
• Must be able to work all shifts as directed.
• Pre-shift stretch and exercises to be performed
• Hair restraint, beard net (if needed), and Safety gloves as needed
• All required PPEs are worn properly when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection
• Position requires the ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walking around the facility, lifting and carrying up t0 50-LBS unassisted, reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting
• Also requires the ability to: see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette

Direct reports

• Warehouse Supervisor/Warehouse Manager or Shift Production Manager in their absence