Material Handler Lead

Reports to: Manager Materials

Overview: Frequently leads a team of at least 3 and is accountable for the performance of the team. Performs many of the same duties as team but assigning, training and checking work is a major part of the role. 

 
Essential Duties:

- Receive incoming materials, supplies and equipment.  
- May respond to after hours requests regularly on an on call basis. 
- Promote and support safety, production, and positive attitude. 
- Schedule work hours for assigned team based on budget, and skills. 
- Monitor the work of and train assigned team to ensure quality and timeliness. Participate in the performance evaluation process for assigned team. 
- Demonstrate proficiency with and ability to train others to use ERP system to process all shipping / receiving / inventory transactions. 
- Unload trucks, inspect material for damage or defects, uncrate and assemble materials if needed. 
- Compile data from sources such as purchase orders, invoices, shipping documents, pick lists, cycle count reports, etc.  
- Process all shipping / receiving / inventory transactions in computer system. 
- Operate material handling equipment including hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, delivery vehicle, etc. 

Non-Essential Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. 

All employees shall be in compliance with the Archrock Health Safety and Environmental Policy and local, statutory and/or regulatory requirements at all times. 

Skills and Abilities:   
Ability to: 
- Perform all assigned duties. 
- Demonstrate leadership skills and to assist with the identification, prioritization, and resolution of problems. 
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
- Effectively demonstrate time management and organizational skills needed to complete competing tasks and meet time sensitive deadlines. 
- Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area. 
- Comply with all applicable safety, environmental, and PPE policies and procedures. 
- Read, write and speak English. 
 
Knowledge: 
- Thorough knowledge of inventory processes including storing, receiving, packaging, preserving, issuing, shipping, transferring and inventory control. 
- General knowledge of inventory parts used in assigned area preferred. 

Minimum Education and Certification: 
- High school diploma or equivalent. 
- Valid Driver's License and good driving record. 
- Forklift operator certification. 

Minimum Experience: 
- Typically at least 7 years related purchasing, parts, warehousing or inventory experience. 
- Experience with inventory management systems, preferably with Oracle. 
- Typically more than 3 years experience in gas compression or related industry. 

Leadership: 
- Frequently leads a group of at least 3. 
- Performs many of same duties as team but training, assigning, monitoring, checking and coordinating work of the of the team is a major part of the job. 
- Champions HSE in the team. 

Physical Demands: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) 
- Must be fit for duty for the job tasks being performed.  
- Refer to Work Saver Systems Critical Demands for full details. 
- Must meet the medical requirements necessary to wear PPE required by role.  
- Constantly required to stand, display good manual dexterity and to reach with hands and arms. 
- Frequently required to talk and hear. 
- Frequently required to walk with good balance. 
- Regularly required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 110 pounds. 
- Occasionally required to stoop, twist, kneel, and squat. 
- Occasionally required to crawl, climb in and around equipment, stairs and slanted ladders. 
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Problem Solving and Innovation: 
- Most assignments regularly require problem identification and resolution.   
- Recommends solutions to non-recurring problems by reviewing, interpreting and evaluating various precedents and data. 
- Anticipates and proactively solves moderately complex problems. 
- Expected to regularly identify and implement opportunities for efficiency improvements, such as warehouse layout, work processes, etc.   

Impact: 
- Actions and decisions impact operational, and financial, results. 
- Accountable for HSE, quality, and timeliness of assigned team. 

 
This job description is a summary of essential job functions.  It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees are expected to perform tasks, as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties. 

Last updated on Jan 8, 2025