Materials Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Oversee work assignments for Material Handlers and delegate job priorities based on workload.
• Ensure personnel execute duties in compliance with all company policies, safety guidelines, and quality procedures.
• Communicate with department management and shipping associates regarding accuracy, safety, and housekeeping.
• Assist with problem-solving for shipping personnel, including scanning and case location inquiries.
• Support the planning and execution of quarterly physical inventories.
• Perform root cause analysis when mistakes are discovered and conduct regular 6S audits.
• Operate lift trucks or hand trucks to move products as necessary.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of warehouse experience.
• 1-3 years of related experience and/or training in a leadership or materials role.
• Proven ability to operate a forklift.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks such as bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling cases weighing between 200lbs and 800lbs.
• Ability to work occasional heavy overtime and extended hours, including weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse supervisory experience.
• Experience using AS400 systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other web-based software applications.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment in unexpected situations.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Employee discounts and assistance programs.

About the Company

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of display cases, refrigeration systems, and intelligent merchandising technologies. As part of the Dover Corporation, we focus on delivering innovative solutions that keep food safe under industry-leading brands like HillPhoenix and Anthony.