Lead Floor Material Handler - 2nd shift

513 Old Griffin Road
Piedmont, SC 29673, USA

• On-site
• Lead
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LEADF
  002688

PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods

The Lead Floor Material Handler is a hands-on lead role responsible for coordinating daily material handling activities while actively performing production support functions. This role ensures raw materials and components are available for production, finished goods are accurately staged and shipped, and inventory transactions are completed correctly in Oracle/WMS systems. The Lead Floor Material Handler provides day-to-day direction, training, and workflow coordination for Material Handlers, supports safety and housekeeping standards, and serves as a point of contact for operational material flow issues.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of prior warehouse or material handling experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead daily work activities and train peers in a hands‑on role.
• Forklift certification required (or ability to obtain certification).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management and all levels of the company.
• Comfortable using inventory systems (Oracle/WMS or similar) and handheld devices.

• Lead and direct daily work activities of Floor Material Handlers, providing hands‑on guidance, workflow coordination, and on‑the‑job training to ensure safe and efficient material flow
• Operate a variety of material handling equipment, including sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment, in compliance with company safety standards and OSHA requirements
• Receive, unload, stage, and load raw materials, components, supplies, and finished goods for production and shipment, including inbound and outbound trailers from distribution centers and third‑party carriers (Fed Ex, UPS, etc.).
• Pull, stage, and deliver materials to production lines in alignment with production schedules and operational priorities
• Verify outbound shipments for accuracy and completeness, including LPNs, quantities, and required documentation
• Stock, organize, and maintain raw materials, chemicals, and supplies to support inventory accuracy and traceability
• Perform weekly equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns as needed
• Prepare, process, and complete inventory transactions in Oracle/WMS systems, including receiving, transfers, adjustments, and internal movements, while maintaining accurate paperwork and records
• Support inventory accuracy through spot checks, location audits, and coordination with Operations Support leadership
• Monitor material flow and floor activity, identify bottlenecks or issues, and elevate material, inventory, or operational concerns to the Operations Support Manager
• Serve as a point of contact between production, warehouse, and operations teams regarding material availability, movement, and priorities
• Reinforce adherence to safety requirements, SOPs, housekeeping standards, and regulatory compliance expectations
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and material storage areas and promptly report safety hazards, product damage, equipment issues, or process gaps
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to material handling efficiency, inventory accuracy, and floor operations
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up…