Material Handling Lead

Shift: 1st Shift This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently while collaborating with production, warehouse, and quality teams to solve problems, improve processes, and ensure materials are delivered safely, accurately, and on time. As our Lead Material Handler, you will: Coordinate daily material handling activities, including receiving, warehouse distribution, replenishment, and delivery of materials to assembly lines. Provide direction, training, and task-specific instruction to material handling associates on processes, equipment, safety standards, and work instructions. Monitor incoming materials and inventory flow to support production schedules and customer demand. Ensure assembly lines receive the correct materials accurately and on time. Partner with Quality teams to address material failures, shortages, discrepancies, and component-related concerns. Document and communicate inventory issues, quality concerns, and material flow challenges. Lead daily team huddles, improvement discussions, and other group meetings. Collaborate with department leaders and supervisors to support workflow, communication, and production priorities. Utilize Oracle, Ultriva, ERP systems, and barcode scanning technology to support material tracking and inventory accuracy. Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. Support supervisors with performance feedback and corrective action discussions as needed. Promote continuous improvement through problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Lead Material Handler:

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications. Experience using Oracle and Ultriva systems. Experience working with ERP systems and barcode scanning technology. Strong knowledge of warehouse, materials management, logistics, or production support processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree. At least one year of leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, materials, or production environment. Mechanical aptitude. Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment. Working Environment Manufacturing and warehouse environment with moderate to high noise levels. Regular exposure to forklifts, pallet jacks, warehouse racking, and moving equipment. Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and movement throughout production and warehouse areas. Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds. Use of scanning devices and material handling equipment requiring good hand-eye coordination. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $24.50 - $30.25 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "lifefitness@myworkday.com" for U.S. opportunities. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk3MDUzLjEzNzk4QGxpZmVmaXRuZXNzY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20Minimum Education Required

Not Specified Minimum Experience Required: Not Specified Shift First (Day)Number of Openings 1 Compensation $24.50 - $30.25 / Hourly Postal Code 55060 Job Type Full Time Place of Work On-site Requisition ID 73732 Job Benefits See job description