Material Handler (Equipment Operator Lead) 1st Shift
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Job Location:
Southaven, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Based in SOUTHAVEN MS a Material Handling Lead supports daily warehouse operations by coordinating material movement guiding team members and ensuring accurate and efficient handling processes. This role contributes to a safe organized and highperforming environment by supporting workflow decisions maintaining high quality standards and actively participating in floor operations.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Make recommendations to the Departmental Supervisor regarding workforce utilization and training needs.
- Maintain an active presence on the warehouse floor participating in daytoday work.
- Highlight daily volume needs and assign work to team members.
- Follow up to ensure all material movements within the warehouse are completed accurately.
- Provide coaching and direction to team members as needed.
- Analyze productivity and quality reports to achieve established goals.
- Perform daily putaway audits.
- Perform associate/operator work whenever possible balancing other responsibilities unless urgent needs arise.
- Assist in other warehouse areas as assigned.
- Support Inventory with bin audits to ensure accuracy of putaway actions.
- Ensure all material handlers follow MDC material handling processes and procedures.
- Support EHS activities training and safe work practices.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace through routine housekeeping.
- Meet department quality attendance and productivity requirements.
- Perform all duties in compliance with Company federal state and local safety rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. You build strong relationships by listening actively and ensuring others feel heard and supported. You consistently plan and prioritize your work to meet commitments even in a fastpaced environment. You enjoy guiding others providing clear direction and fostering a cooperative team atmosphere where everyone can succeed.
For This Role You Will Need:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Two to three years of lead experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- At least three years of equipment experience including forklift cherry picker and triloader operation.
- Strong selfmotivation and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
- Basic computer skills including Excel Word PowerPoint and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to understand and communicate quality requirements to support operational goals.
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work fairly and cooperatively in a team setting.
- Ability to instruct guide and encourage a small group of employees.
- Comfortable working at heights up to 20 feet with fall protection.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand or walk on concrete for 8 hours.
- Ability to use a handheld (RF) scanner effectively and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Working knowledge of JDE
Our Offer to You:
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
This philosophy is fundamental to living our companys values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Valuesand aboutDiversity Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities including face-to-face and virtual training mentorship and coaching project management and on-the-job training
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more
