Material Handler Lead

• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE. As a Material Handler Lead you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite.

• Support departmental safety requirements, to include coordination of audits and safety inspections.
• Coordinate movement of labor resources according to production and warehouse plans and goals.
• Ensure labor needs are met for current business demands.
• Provide warehouse training for new hires and current team members.
• Escalate safety, operational, and labor issues to the appropriate leadership team member.
• Oversee, train and participate in the training and development of the material handlers.
• Make sure autonomous robots are running continuously and are utilized on shift properly. Continuously train employees on updated processes and procedures with autonomous robots.
• Ensure team members are completing daily tasks and that they are working as a team
• Support the production floor to make sure pallets are picked up in a timely manner to avoid excessive pallet build up at the station creating a safe work environment.
• Work closely with production to make sure they have all the WIP, corrugate, chip boards or anything else needed in a timely manner.
• As needed, conduct motorized rolling stock (MRS) audits and inspections. Ensure all MRS is inspected by operators.
• Provide guidance and support to assigned team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards; conduct regular inspections and report any concerns to ensure a safe working environment.
• Report forklift performance/maintenance issues to supervision in a timely manner.
• As assigned, Lead warehouse projects including collaboration with leadership team as required.
• Maintain company attendance standards, including weekend work as assigned. Adhere to daily work schedules.
• Report food safety concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

• Strong understanding of HAACP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Capability to utilize problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to coach and track performance of direct reports.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Able to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily work.
• Must be self‑motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and Core Values.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic knowledge of computers and data entry procedure.
• Moderate understanding of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems.
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