Material Handler Lead in Sacramento, California at Butcher Power Products

Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission‑critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high‑quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters.
Position Summary:The Lead Material Handler is the most senior warehouse execution role at the Assembly facility. This position is responsible for ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time to keep the production floor running without interruption. As the floor lead, this person sets the daily direction for the Material Handler team, coordinates pick list execution, maintains inventory accuracy in Microsoft Dynamics 365 FnO, and serves as the primary point of contact for the floor when the Warehouse Manager is not present. This is a hands-on, working role — the Lead executes alongside the team while providing direction and keeping work organized. All people matters, performance concerns, and disciplinary issues are escalated to the Warehouse Manager to address. The Lead Material Handler reports to the Warehouse Manager — Assembly and works in close daily coordination with the Planner/Scheduler and Production Data Specialist.
Core Responsibilities:
Floor Direction & Team Coordination:

• Serve as the most senior Material Handler on the Assembly floor — set daily work priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate the team’s efforts against the production schedule.
• In the absence of the Warehouse Manager, direct the Material Handler team’s work and ensure the warehouse operates safely and efficiently; escalate any decisions beyond routine operations to the Warehouse Manager.
• Observe team performance and work quality; report concerns, patterns, or issues to the Warehouse Manager promptly — the Warehouse Manager owns all formal follow-up and performance action.
• Keep the Warehouse Manager informed of floor status, material shortfalls, workload bottlenecks, and any situations that require managerial attention.
• Help onboard and orient new Material Handlers to BPP procedures, D365 transactions, and site safety expectations — under direction from the Warehouse Manager.

Pick List Execution & Production Support:

• Execute pick lists released by the Planner/Scheduler in D365 against confirmed production orders — pull, verify, stage, and deliver materials to the correct assembly bay on schedule.
• Verify physical quantities and part numbers against pick list line items before staging; flag discrepancies to the Planner/Scheduler immediately rather than allowing incorrect materials to reach the floor.
• Coordinate material staging across the team — anticipate upcoming job requirements and direct pre-staging activities to prevent production delays.
• Return unused or excess materials to correct bin locations after job completion; ensure the staging area is kept clean, organized, and accurately reflected in D365.

Receiving & Goods Receipt:

• Receive incoming deliveries at the Assembly facility — verify shipments against purchase orders and packing slips, inspect for damage, and complete goods receipts in D365 accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate with the Procurement team on discrepancies between PO quantities and received quantities; report shortages or quality issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Ensure all received materials are correctly labeled, recorded in D365, and stored in designated bin locations without delay.

Inventory Accuracy & D365 Transactions:

• Own the physical accuracy of the Assembly warehouse — materials must match D365 bin locations and quantities at all times.
• Process all inventory transactions in D365 accurately and in real time: receipts, issues, bin transfers, inventory adjustments, and returns.
• Perform cycle counts on a defined schedule and investigate bin discrepancies; report findings and resolution to the Warehouse Manager.
• Identify and report items that appear in D365 but cannot be physically located, and items physically present that are not reflected in the system.

Warehouse Organization & Safety:

• Maintain the Assembly warehouse in a safe, organized, and audit-ready condition — enforce FIFO, correct bin labeling, clear aisles, and proper storage of components.
• Conduct daily forklift and material handling equipment pre-use inspections; report defects or safety concerns to the Warehouse Manager immediately.
• Comply with all BPP safety policies and ensure fellow Material Handlers are following the same standards; report safety concerns or non-compliance to the Warehouse Manager rather than addressing them unilaterally.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Minimum 2–3 years of material handling or warehouse experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to certify within 30 days of hire; demonstrated safe forklift operation in a production or warehouse setting.
• Experience performing inventory transactions in an ERP or MRP system (D365, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret pick lists, packing slips, purchase orders, and production documentation accurately.
• Experience providing work direction to peers or junior team members in a warehouse or production environment — formal supervisory title not required.
• Strong attention to detail — ability to verify part numbers, quantities, and bin locations accurately under time pressure.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in an active manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 FnO — receiving, goods receipts, bin transfers, and inventory adjustments.
• Experience in an engineer-to-order (ETO) or custom manufacturing environment — switchgear, electrical equipment, industrial fabrication, or similar.
• Familiarity with FIFO inventory methods and bin-based warehouse management.
• Experience supporting cycle count programs and physical inventory reconciliation.
• Basic computer proficiency — able to process D365 transactions and communicate via email.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:Work setting: On-site at the Assembly facility, Sacramento, CA. Active warehouse and production floor environment. PPE required (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, high-visibility vest).Physical demands: Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs, extended standing and walking, daily forklift and pallet jack operation.Schedule: Standard manufacturing hours. Extended hours may be required during high-volume production periods or physical inventory. Schedule flexibility expected.Travel: Occasional visits to the Fabrication facility in Rancho Cordova (~5 miles) as needed. No regular driving run is required for this role.

CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $52,000 – $64,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butcher Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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