Lead Material Handler; Reno

Location and Shift

625 Waltham Way Suite 107, McCarran, NV 89437

Shift: Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:30 PM (overtime as needed)

As a Lead Material Handler you’ll assist the warehouse supervisor in daily scheduling and follow‑up on routine tasks; direct work‑related performance, security, and safety issues ; move and assign material handlers; monitor workflow; prepare and review reports; train or assign trainees; and prepare training documentation.

• Maintains associate training records/files and ensures confidentiality.
• Assists with implementation/maintenance of associate incentive programs.
• Acts as back‑up coordinator in the absence of a warehouse supervisor, scheduling work details and assigning labor.
• Assists supervisors with daily warehouse functions.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and facilitating orders and receipts through the distribution center.
• Interacts with Inventory Control Department on inventory procedures and problems.
• Researches orders that checkers cannot confirm.
• Works with Warehouse Management on proper Associate Prelude Training and documentation of this training.
• Interacts with all warehouses and Benco departments to resolve issues and maintain consistent operations.
• Acts as the “go‑to” person for questions.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of reports used by Warehouse management.
• Maintains confidentiality of all associate issues and files.
• Moves associates to accommodate workflow and maximize order fulfillment.
• Reports associate issues (production, behavior, tardiness, etc.) directly to warehouse supervisors.
• Assists with implementation and follow‑up of any BCI process improvements.
• Acts as a mentor to new associates.
• Maintains a positive attitude and work ethic as an example for other associates.
• Assists warehouse management in achieving all warehouse goals by offering ideas and suggestions for improvements.
• Runs errands as needed to purchase warehouse supplies and associate incentives.
• Manages the checking area late in the day to ensure same‑day order shipping.

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel).

• Education:
  
  HS Diploma/GED.
• Physical:
  • Able to move/lift 50 lbs unassisted.
  • Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment.
  • Position 100% time standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
  • May require climbing ladders for top‑level selection.
  • Vision: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1.
• 401(k) Package, Paid Time Off Program, and Profit Sharing.
• Climate‑controlled work environment.
• Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs.
• College Tuition Savings Program.
• Caring family culture toward all associates.
• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work.
• Opportunities to build a better Benco through Diversity and Inclusion Resource Groups.

Benco Dental is the largest privately owned, full‑service dental distributor in the United States, serving over 30,000 customers and more than 1,400 associates nationwide.