Lead Material Handler (IN) Location: Fort Wayne, IN Business Unit: Distribution START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3372411&source=3372411-CJB-0) Fort Wayne, Indiana Lead Material Handler at Benco Dental At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you! What-s in it for YOU? + Excellent Compensation Package + Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1 + 401k Package, Paid Time Off Program, and Profit Sharing + Climate Controlled Work Environment + Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs + College Tuition Savings Program + Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates + Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work + Opportunities to Build a Better Benco through Diversity and Inclusion Resource Groups Position Summary: As a Lead Material Handler you'll be responsible for assisting the warehouse supervisor in daily scheduling and follow-up on routine tasks; directing any work-related performance, security, and safety issues directly to the Distribution Manager for review, or disciplinary measures; moving material handlers to various tasks as needed; monitoring workflow; preparing and reviewing reports prior to management approval; training or assigning a trainee to new associates; preparing training documentation. Shift: Monday - Friday 9:30am-6pm Overtime as needed Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes? + Ability to communicate effectively + Excellent organizational skills + Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel) Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU? + Maintains associate training records/files and confidentiality of such. + Assists with implementation/maintenance of associate incentive programs. + Acts as back up coordinator in the absence of a warehouse supervisor. Schedules work details, and assign labor as needed. + Assists supervisors with daily warehouse functions. + Responsible for troubleshooting and facilitating orders and receipts through distribution center. + Interact with Inventory Control Department on inventory procedures and problems. + Research orders that checkers cannot confirm. + Work with Warehouse Management on proper Associate Prelude Training and documentation of this training. + Interacts with all warehouses and Benco departments as needed to resolve issues and maintain consistent operations. + Acts as the -go to- person for questions. + Responsible for the creation of, and maintenance of reports, used by Warehouse management team. + Maintains confidentiality of all associate issues and files. + Moves associates as needed to accommodate the workflow and ensure maximum order fulfillment. + Reports any associate issues (production, behavior, tardiness, etc.) directly to warehouse supervisors. + Assists with the implementation and follow-up of any BCI process improvements. + Acts as a mentor to new associate. + Maintains a positive attitude and work ethic, acting as an example for other associates. + Assists warehouse management in achieving all warehouse goals, by proactively offering ideas and suggestions for improvements. + Runs errands as needed, to purchase warehouse supplies, associates incentives, etc. + Manages the checking area late in the day (fields questions, retrieves cage items), to ensure that all orders are shipped same day. Do YOU Meet These Requirements? + Education: + HS Diploma/GED + Physical: + Able to move/lift 50 lbs. unassisted + Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse environment + Position spends 100% amount of time standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing + Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Who We Are: It-s our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930-a family that now includes our more than 30,000 customers and over 1,400 associates in the 48 contiguous states. We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking -What does the customer want?- If you enjoy working for a progressive company, who is committed to diversity in our workforce, who values all customers and associates, who also provides the opportunity for growth and development- we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family. We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success, while making a positive impact within our industry. Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental. We look forward to hearing from you! 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