Lead Material Handler

The Lead Material Handler oversees daily material handling activities and provides on-floor coordination for the team. This role ensures safe, accurate, and timely movement of materials, supports task prioritization and training, and helps maintain inventory accuracy and standard work. While not a people manager, the role is key to driving efficient and consistent material flow.

Shift: Second shift, 2:00
-10:00 PM

• Move materials from receiving or inspection areas to bulk storage, forward pick, or production line locations
• Replenish line-side and pick locations based on production demand and system signals
• Execute accurate ERP/WMS transactions for material moves, replenishments, and adjustments
• Identify material shortages, discrepancies, or damaged inventory and elevate appropriately
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities, including research and reconciliation
• Coordinate daily work assignments and priorities for material handlers in alignment with production and shipping needs
• Serve as a primary point of contact for production, warehouse, and planning teams during assigned shifts
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Control and maintain accurate material storage locations, labeling, and inter-building material transfers
• Maintain organized, clean, and clearly labeled work areas in accordance with 5S standards
• Lead by example in following all safety policies, procedures, and required training
• Reinforce adherence to standard operating procedures, safety rules, and quality expectations
• Support onboarding and training of team members on standard work, safety, and system transactions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to material flow, layout, inventory accuracy, and labor efficiency
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies or operational issues while modeling Stratasys behaviors

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years related experience in a warehouse environment
• Proven experience in material handling and inventory control
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proficiency in using material handling equipment (e.g., various kinds of forklifts)
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in material handling
• Knowledge of computer skills required to send and receive emails, use ADP/HRMS, and other systems to communicate within Stratasys
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Additional education or certification in logistics or material management

For this position, the typical base pay is from $25 to $28 per hour, which does not include variable incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. Your individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, geographical location, and/or experiences.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Mental Health Resources etc.), recognition programs, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) with company match.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.