Team Lead (Warehouse) 2nd Shift

Location:  Casa Grande, AZ

Opportunity

We are growing! Kohler is nearing completion on a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ.  We are looking for passionate talent to join our team.  This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility once it is open.  The role will work fully onsite. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual merit increases
•  Wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave
• 401(k) savings plan
• Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service
•  Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts

What We’re Looking For:

As a Team Leader (Material Handler) for Kohler Co., you will be an ambassador of the Kohler brand and the Vikrell product line.  In this role, you will be responsible for training all new Material Handler associates on the essential functions of the role.  You will function as a role model in safely, responsibly, and efficiently performing the role, including loading & unloading trucks for shipment & receiving, determining loading patterns, keeping records of materials loaded and unloaded, taking inventories, and assisting in the removal of scrap.  You will autonomously assign and perform housekeeping & 5S work throughout every shift and direct your team members to do the same.  You will work 8-hour shifts for 5 days and work will include sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.   You will be an ideal candidate if you have a natural work ethic, sense of urgency and enjoy training and creating a highly functioning team.

Your Job Duties:

•   Properly, effectively, and enthusiastically train new Material Handler associates on all essential functions of the Material Handler role
•  Constantly and consistently coach and mentor less tenured Material Handlers
• Conduct daily placement and direction of associates in the work area
• Operate materials handling equipment, including a forklift
• Ensure correctness (amount, type, etc.) of any material loaded and determine loading patterns
• Notify the appropriate personnel, supervisor, and/or manager of any loading problems
• Inspect material handling equipment and notify supervisor and/or manager of improper conditions
• Assists in the removal of scrap as required
• Prepare and ship LTL shipments
• Clean and otherwise prepare vehicles for loading
• Transport finished goods to and from designated areas, including offloading transfers properly
• Placement of goods, including properly scanning product(s), into designated location
• Perform bin-to-bin transactions
• Visually inspect packaging for damage
• Assist in off-loading, as necessary
• Pull and stage parts for shipments
• Strive to attain and maintaining established standards of productivity, quality, safety, and good housekeeping in your assigned area on every shift
• Operate materials handling equipment according to plant safety rules and regulations
• Exercise informal corrective discipline in a positive and coaching manner, as needed
• Work in a safe and orderly manner and practice good 5S and housekeeping at all times
• Relieve team members for lunch, personal periods, and absenteeism
• Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the job, as directed by the Supervisor or Management
• Complete and maintain training on all applicable SOPs, LOPs, policies and procedures

What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma/GED equivalent preferred
• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Trainer, or Supervisor with a strong work ethic and overall positive demeanor
• Ability to work 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting
• The flexibility to change shifts as the plant moves into future phases of production and operability
• A positive, adaptable, hard-working, and patient mindset
• A willingness to help with activities that may be outside of your job scope, especially as plant operations transition from the construction/set-up phase to the final “go-live” phase

It’s a Bonus if You Also:

• Have previous experience in a manufacturing operator or production line operator role
• Have previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Have a natural ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity

 Why Choose Kohler? 

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.  If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.