Material Handler Lead - 1st Shift

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Regular Shipping / Warehouse Sturtevant, WI, US

9 days ago Requisition

Department:
Shipping

Reports to:

Shipping Supervisor

Location:

Shipping/Plant

The Lead Material Handler directs the material handling crew each shift to keep finished product, raw material, and scrap moving so the converting and corrugator lines run without interruption. This role performs all Material Handler duties while also coordinating coverage across takeoffs and bays, prioritizing loads, training and developing handlers, and acting as the first point of escalation for material flow, staging, and load-out issues on the shift.

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest container board producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually.

Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Ensure every takeoff line on the shift stays clear so production is never held up or forced to stop due to a full takeoff — this is the top priority of the role.
• Assign and rotate handlers across takeoffs, bays, and unload/load-out tasks based on real-time production and shipping priorities.
• Build and complete assigned loads accurately and on schedule, following pick tickets, load sheets, or BOLs; step in to load or unload directly whenever the crew needs an extra hand.
• Direct finished product staging so goods go to the correct bay by order, customer, or run sheet, and proactively manage bay space to prevent congestion.
• Prioritize and sequence outbound loads against the ship schedule so trailers load out on time and trucks are not delayed.
• Oversee unloading of incoming trailers (raw material, roll stock, outside purchased items) and ensure material is staged correctly and promptly.
• Ensure wastepaper, trim, and scrap are moved to the baler or designated area consistently across the shift, not just when convenient.
• Monitor product quality across all handling points and elevate damage, mis-counts, or recurring issues to the Shift Supervisor.
• Spot-check load counts, bundle counts, and order accuracy before shipment to catch errors before they leave the building.
• Operate a forklift/clamp truck and model safe, efficient operating practices for the rest of the crew.
• Serve as the first point of contact between the material handling crew and operators/leads regarding bay space, load status, and conditions that could slow the line.
• Review and ensure completion of required paperwork/system entries (load tickets, inventory moves, scrap logs) across the crew.
• Maintain organization and safety standards across aisles, bays, and staging areas; address hazards or obstructions immediately.

• Coordinate daily material handling coverage and adjust assignments as production priorities shift…