Lead Material Handler
Puyallup, WA - USA
Job Summary
McKesson is an impact-driven Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights products and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here we focus on the health happiness and well-being of you and those we serve we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow make an impact and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients our communities and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.
Lead Material Handler
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Mandatory Overtime as Required
About the Role
McKesson is seeking a Lead Material Handler to support daily warehouse operations within our distribution this hands-on leadership role you will coordinate workflow support inventory accuracy train team members and help ensure products are received stored and shipped safely and efficiently. This position works alongside warehouse associates while serving as a subject matter expert and resource for the team to drive productivity quality and operational excellence.
What Youll Do (Responsibilities)
Coordinate daily activities and provide guidance to warehouse team members to support productivity quality and safety goals.
Operate material handling equipment including forklifts reach trucks and pallet jacks to move store and retrieve inventory.
Support receiving put-away picking packing shipping and order fulfillment activities.
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts investigations and inventory control processes.
Train and mentor new and existing employees on warehouse procedures equipment operation and safety practices.
Troubleshoot operational issues and help resolve inventory fulfillment or workflow challenges.
Maintain a clean organized and safe distribution center environment while complying with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
Basic Requirements
Typically requires 5 years of related experience
Experience performing inventory control order fulfillment shipping receiving or warehouse operations activities.
Ability to use warehouse management systems (WMS) RF scanners and basic computer applications.
Preferred Skills/Experience
Experience serving as a lead trainer mentor or informal team leader in a warehouse environment.
Forklift reach truck or powered industrial equipment certification.
Experience supporting productivity quality and safety initiatives within a distribution center.
Strong problem-solving and inventory reconciliation skills.
Knowledge of warehouse KPIs workflow coordination and process improvement.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
On-site position within a fast-paced warehouse/distribution center environment.
Mandatory overtime required based on business needs.
Frequent standing walking bending reaching and lifting throughout the shift.
Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and work in varying warehouse conditions.
Ability to lift move and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors including performance experience and skills equity regular job market evaluations and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKessons pay philosophy and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson pleaseclick here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
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About Company
McKesson is the leading healthcare company for wholesale medical supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare technology solutions. McKesson is the central nervous system of health care. At any given moment, in any given minute, we simultaneously execute thousands ... View more