Team Lead - 3rd Shift - Materials - Grenada

This role will transition to Grenada. For this reason, we are looking for candidates who would like to start their career with Milwaukee Tool in Greenwood, MS and be part of this exciting transition in the near future!

The Team Lead -Materials is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing materials and equipment and ensures correct delivery and shipment of materials. This position will coordinate the work of other materials employees and train all new material handler new hires. Act as the forklift driving tester for those employees seeking a forklift driving license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform work within takt/cycle time
• Perform work per work instructions
• Train and mentor new material handlers on the team
• Monitor/test new forklift drivers and recertifications
• Provide and process movement of material to point of use
• Keep work area clean by disposing empty boxes and cardboard, as well as keeping material around the assembly line in order and neat
• Inform proper personnel of material shortage
• Check in and place materials from other cells
• Operate forklift
• Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area
• Practice 5Ss

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, as well as drawings and blueprints
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of JDE Material Handler Menu
• Certified forklift operator
• Train others
• Test forklift drivers
• Ability to direct the work of others on the team

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in material handling