Material Handling Team Lead

Nordex Group

. Supervise and coordinate a team of Material Handling Operators .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWest Branch • Iowa • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse operations, including material handling, inventory management, and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and maintain a productive work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse Operations ManagementForklift OperationOverhead Crane OperationSafety Standards ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Material HandlingInventory AuditsData EntryDocument CreationBasic Data AnalysisERP Systems FamiliarityCycle CountsLogistics OptimizationSafety ProtocolsQuality System Understanding

Soft Skills

TeamworkDecision MakingTraining and CoachingCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeForkliftOverhead CraneSafety Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Degree or GEDValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

OSHA StandardsANSI RegulationsPPE RequirementsMaterial FlowWarehouse Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and coordinate a team of Material Handling Operators
Assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and support training, coaching, and onboarding
Promote a positive, safe, and productive work environment
Oversee receiving, picking, packing, staging, shipping, and material flow
Ensure materials and finished products are handled, protected, and transferred accurately and on time
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment
Ensure accurate logging of incoming and outgoing materials in the system
Assist with cycle counts, stock checks, and inventory audits
Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, material damage, or delays
Implement and uphold warehouse safety policies, PPE requirements, and OSHA/HSE standards
Identify hazards, report incidents, and support corrective and preventive actions
Ensure safe operation of material handling equipment
Participate in continuous improvement and shop floor management initiatives
Help implement process improvements to optimize logistics and warehouse operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Degree or GED required
2 years of warehouse experience required
2 years of Forklift experience required
3 years of overhead crane experience required
1 year of leadership experience (preferred)
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and support positive work environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel for data entry, document creation, and basic data analysis
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to update inventory records, track material movements, and generate reports
Strong command of the English language
Ability to make sound decisions, escalate issues appropriately and coordinate daily tasks effectively
Training & Coaching of members
Knowledge of safety standards, OSHA requirements and ANSI, and site-specific safety regulations
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and ensure efficient warehouse operations
Strong teamwork skills
Lock out tag out defective equipment until repaired
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of 8 hours
Frequent bending, reaching, climbing and repetitive movements
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed
Valid Driver’s License required or Must be able to pass a vision test to safely drive a forklift
Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus
Working at heights
Must be able to work in hot, cold or variable warehouse environments
Demonstrate reliable attendance and readiness for shifts
Flexibility to work overtime and weekends
Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy
Strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures
Compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
Proper use of applicable safety equipment
Speak and understand English fluently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance
Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Student Debt Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement
Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits