Lead Material Handler

Company Overview

Since 1994, Diversified Fall Protection (DFP) has been a full-service fall protection provider and trusted partner, dedicated to making workplaces safer. Our core purpose is simple yet powerful: Saving Lives. As safety-minded professionals, we deliver integrated fall protection solutions with a focus on reducing risk and keeping workers safe.

At DFP, we believe that being Easy to Work With isn’t just a pledge — it’s a principle we live by every day. Guided by our Core Values — Resolven, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher ground — we strive to build trust with our customers, industry partners, and each other.

Everything we do is driven by the belief that the worker is at the center of our brand. When faced with decisions, we ask: Which choice ensures that a worker makes it home at the end of the day? Our culture, commitment, and creative expression all serve this core purpose, often reflected in the message we stand behind: #NoFalls.

Position Summary

This position supports and leads efficient flow of materials throughout the facility by receiving, organizing, transporting, and staging raw materials, parts, and finished products. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate inventory, supporting production needs, and ensuring a safe and organized yard and warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Shipping Operations: Directs order picking, packing, verification, staging, and scheduling to ensure all shipments are accurate, properly documented, and shipped on time. Oversees packaging standards, pallet preparation, load security, equipment operation, and housekeeping expectations.
• Inventory Oversight & Coordination: Maintains ownership of finished goods and hardware inventory within the shipping area. Reconciles discrepancies and collaborates closely with Production, Purchasing, and Receiving to maintain accurate stock levels and prevent shortages.
• Documentation, Systems & Compliance: Reviews, approves, and ensures accuracy of all shipping documents—BOLs, labels, packing lists, photos, and system transactions. Ensures compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and carrier guidelines while maintaining organized records.
• Team Leadership & Training: Assigns daily tasks, monitors performance, and reinforces safety, quality, and workflow standards. Trains and mentors team members in inventory control, equipment operation, documentation accuracy, and efficient material handling.
• Resolves shipping issues, aligns priorities, identifies process gaps and leads or supports improvements that strengthen accuracy, speed, and customer satisfaction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good math and written communication skills
• Efficient time management skills
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated with positive attitude
• Team player

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or other formal

training in related field preferred.

• Two years of experience in materials control field required

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Ability to Insure
• Criminal Justice Background Check (state and federal)
• Drug Test (5-panel)
• E-Verify eligibility verification

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing up to 8 hours. Some days could require prolonged sitting at a desk and computer station. Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds at times.

Work Environment

This role will take place primarily on the warehouse floor with frequent work being performed outdoors in various conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Constant awareness of surroundings and safety is required.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7
am to 3:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime may be required based on workload or
project deadlines and occasional weekend availability may be requested with advance
notice.

Company Benefits·

• Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following the completion of 30

days of employment·

• Benefits offered are: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Short-term

Disability, Life Insurance·

• 401(k) contribution eligibility is the start of the first pay period following the

completion of 30 days of employment through

• John Hancock – employer match is 5% at enrollment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Diversified Fall Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We value diverse perspectives and believe that a wide range of experiences and backgrounds strengthens our team. Our core values—Resolve to the nth power, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher ground—guide how we treat one another and support our mission of saving lives. We are proud to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Additional Responsibilities

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet the needs of the business, and the employee may be asked to perform other related tasks as assigned, with or without prior notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?

Ability to Commute:

• Westlake, OH 44145 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25