Material Handling Team Leader Job Listing at Schreiber Foods in Carthage, MO (Job ID R0035403)

Description

Job Category: Supply Chain Job Family: Warehousing & Distribution Job Description:

The Material Handling Team Leader at Schreiber Foods, Inc. is responsible for leading and developing a team of partners while ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate flow of materials across the facility. This role owns inventory integrity and material handling operations across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring alignment between physical and system inventory. The Team Leader drives execution of daily operations, partners cross-functionally to meet production and customer requirements, and leads continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. This position plays a critical role in delivering operational results by building partner capability, reinforcing standards, and driving accountability across material handling systems, processes, and external warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of material handlers, including scheduling, performance management, and fostering a safe, productive work environment
• Provide floor leadership for material handling and palletizing operations, including inspections, investigations, and WQM support
• Coordinate and prioritize daily material handling activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and loading to meet production schedules and shipping requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution, and Warehousing teams to optimize material flow
• Ensure batch accuracy and inventory integrity across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Lead inventory processes, including cycle counts, line/staging location accuracy, and plant-wide reconciliation
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, product issues, customer complaints, and shipping/receiving errors
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve operational safety
• Oversee the safe and efficient use of material handling equipment and coordinate maintenance needs, including forklift upkeep and inspections
• Support team training and system utilization, including warehouse systems and Hive superuser responsibilities
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all partners
• Generate and analyze reports on inventory levels, material movement, and team performance
• Manage external warehouse operations, including rework/trim loads and disposition of rejected materials

What you will need to succeed

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in material handling, warehousing, or logistics within a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• 1+ year of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a team-based setting.
• Proficiency in operating various material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks) with valid certification(s) preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite); experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices related to material handling and warehousing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical tasks associated with material handling.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.  When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.  In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year.  That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.  That's hard to beat!

• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.

• Ready to make a move?  Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.   

• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.  Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.

• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.

• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.

• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.

• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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