Material Handler Team Lead; Dandori TL

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Material Handler Team Lead (Dandori TL)

Status:
Hourly Non-exempt - Indirect Labor

Direct Reports:
None

Job Type: Onsite full time

1 vacancy at B28 for 2nd shift - Monday through Friday starting at 2pm - 10:30pm. Added 11/5/2025

The Dandori Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Dandori (Material Handling) team. This position ensures that all material movement tasks—such as supplying presses with empty totes and racks, and transporting finished goods—are performed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. The Team Lead will support, train, and guide Dandori team members, coordinate shift activities, and serve as the primary point of contact for communication with other departments.

The Lead is also responsible for promoting 5S practices and ensuring adherence to standard work instructions (SWI), while identifying and resolving material flow issues.

• Lead and coordinate all Dandori activities for assigned shift.
• Monitor and adjust manpower as needed to ensure timely material handling and delivery.
• Provide on-the-job training and support to new and existing team members.
• Ensure the team always adheres to safety guidelines and SWIS.
• Verify accuracy of Kanban scanning and finished goods placement.
• Act as a liaison between Dandori team and shift supervisors, warehouse, and production.
• Audit 5S in all Dandori-related areas and coach TMs on maintaining organization.
• Identify and elevate issues that affect material flow or inventory accuracy.
• Monitor equipment condition and report any malfunction or safety concern.
• Participate in meetings and improvement activities to support production goals.
• Perform material handling duties as needed to support the team.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Production Control management.

High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum 1 year of material handling or warehouse experience
• Minimum 6 months in a leadership or lead support role preferred
• Minimum 2 years of forklift experience preferred

• Forklift Training Certification by Reyes is required within 60 days

Proficient in scanning and inventory systems (e.g., Zebra handheld)

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and system data entry preferred

Basic math skills

Good problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills

Ability to recognize inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Bilingual English-Spanish preferred

Ability to provide clear instructions and feedback

Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities

High attention to detail and accountability

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong sense of urgency and initiative

• 90% of the time spent on the production floor; walking, standing, and moving material. 10% of the time spent on desk-related work, working on updating and sharing the necessary documentation.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs alone and 50 lbs with assistance
• Repetitive motion, bending, squatting, pushing/pulling carts
• Exposure to climate-controlled and non-controlled environments (e.g., hot/cold/humid)

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

• Paid Basic life insurance
• Paid Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid 2 shutdown work weeks (summer and winter)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching (discretionary)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Referral program

• Be outside of their 90-day probationary period and have 6 months in their current role
• Have no active Step 2 or higher on file (attendance or otherwise)
• Be willing to work alternate shifts to cover responsibilities and cross train in related departments based on the needs of the business.
• Be willing to meet the physical requirements above and work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimum notice.