Material Handler (Equipment Operator Lead) - 1st Shift

Emerson • Southaven, MS

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Based in SOUTHAVEN, MS, a Material Handling Lead supports daily warehouse operations by coordinating material movement, guiding team members, and ensuring accurate and efficient handling processes. This role contributes to a safe, organized, and high‑performing environment by supporting workflow decisions, maintaining high quality standards, and actively participating in floor operations. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Make recommendations to the Departmental Supervisor regarding workforce utilization and training needs. Maintain an active presence on the warehouse floor, participating in day‑to‑day work. Highlight daily volume needs and assign work to team members. Follow up to ensure all material movements within the warehouse are completed accurately. Provide coaching and direction to team members as needed. Analyze productivity and quality reports to achieve established goals. Perform daily put‑away audits. Perform associate/operator work whenever possible, balancing other responsibilities unless urgent needs arise. Assist in other warehouse areas as assigned. Support Inventory with bin audits to ensure accuracy of put‑away actions. Ensure all material handlers follow MDC material handling processes and procedures. Support EHS activities, training, and safe work practices. Maintain a clean and organized workspace through routine housekeeping. Meet department quality, attendance, and productivity requirements. Perform all duties in compliance with Company, federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Who You Are: You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. You build strong relationships by listening actively and ensuring others feel heard and supported. You consistently plan and prioritize your work to meet commitments, even in a fast‑paced environment. You enjoy guiding others, providing clear direction, and fostering a cooperative team atmosphere where everyone can succeed. For This Role, You Will Need: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Two to three years of lead experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. At least three years of equipment experience, including forklift, cherry picker, and tri‑loader operation. Strong self‑motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance. Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to understand and communicate quality requirements to support operational goals. Strong organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Effective communication skills and the ability to work fairly and cooperatively in a team setting. Ability to instruct, guide, and encourage a small group of employees. Comfortable working at heights up to 20 feet with fall protection. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand or walk on concrete for 8+ hours. Ability to use a handheld (RF) scanner effectively and efficiently. Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Working knowledge of JDE Our Offer to You: We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson . Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Two to three years of lead experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of equipment experience, including forklift, cherry picker, and tri‑loader operation.
• Strong self‑motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to understand and communicate quality requirements to support operational goals.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work fairly and cooperatively in a team setting.
• Ability to instruct, guide, and encourage a small group of employees.
• Comfortable working at heights up to 20 feet with fall protection.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand or walk on concrete for 8+ hours.
• Ability to use a handheld (RF) scanner effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of JDE

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to the Departmental Supervisor regarding workforce utilization and training needs.
• Maintain an active presence on the warehouse floor, participating in day‑to‑day work.
• Highlight daily volume needs and assign work to team members.
• Follow up to ensure all material movements within the warehouse are completed accurately.
• Provide coaching and direction to team members as needed.
• Analyze productivity and quality reports to achieve established goals.
• Perform daily put‑away audits.
• Perform associate/operator work whenever possible, balancing other responsibilities unless urgent needs arise.
• Assist in other warehouse areas as assigned.
• Support Inventory with bin audits to ensure accuracy of put‑away actions.
• Ensure all material handlers follow MDC material handling processes and procedures.
• Support EHS activities, training, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace through routine housekeeping.
• Meet department quality, attendance, and productivity requirements.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Company, federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave
• training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership
• face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED