{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"88eda4a88e82d0bdc3a853ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/88eda4a88e82d0bdc3a853ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/88eda4a88e82d0bdc3a853ae","title":"Lead Material Handler (1st Shift)","description":"Lead Material Handler (1st Shift)Location: Plainfield, IN, USEpson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things, and information through its original, efficient, compact, and precision technologies. We are committed to driving innovation and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, and robotics. We are currently looking for a Lead Material Handler to join our team on 1st Shift in our fast-paced warehouse environment.Employee BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1Generous paid time off, including sick time, vacation, and holidays401(k) plan with company matchTuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee discounts, and much more!What You Will Be DoingReview receiving flow throughout the day to ensure proper resource allocationCommunicate with corporate personnel regarding order status, compliance issues, and inventory updatesAssist with tracking performance metrics and other dataEnsure warehouse staff are at their workstations on timeConduct random quality control audits of inbound shipments to ensure complianceCoordinate cycle counting activitiesMonitor dock activity and product flowTrain employees in methods and proceduresConduct safety training and enforcing safety programsEnsure assigned warehouse areas are clean, orderly, and inventory is properly locatedSupport continuous improvement of systemsAssist with hiring, motivating, evaluating, and developing department personnelProvide coaching and mentoring to team membersBuild strong relationships with peers and senior managers to support company goalsManage and leveraging vendor relationships for optimal pricing and product qualityMaintain professional relationships with peers in other corporations and external organizationsWhat You Will BringMinimum 23 years of experience in a distribution center or warehouse environmentAt least 1 year of experience in a team lead or supervisory role, preferably in a logistics or warehouse settingStrong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, and shippingFamiliarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and basic ERP systemsProven ability to lead, train, and motivate teams to meet performance goalsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentBasic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $25.00 and $31.00/hr. Please note that this position's salary range may include multiple levels. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.Epson America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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