Lead loader vs driver/material handler

Differences between lead loader and driver/material handler duties and responsibilities

Lead loader example responsibilities.

• Manage Mexico border, customs paperwork, and drayage for Lear, drayage/door to door movements for Nissan.
• Move product locations using RF unit.
• Help direct other loaders during operation, ensuring accurate and efficient completion of tasks.
• Distribute work to loaders daily and keep records of production numbers for each loader.
• General warehouse duties and responsible for cleaning the work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets, wood and plastic.
• Operate various machines throughout warehouse following OSHA and company safety protocols.
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Driver/material handler example responsibilities.

• Manage temporary staff doing warehouse work and train and test them in order to receive forklift certification per OSHA.
• Load and unload LTL freight from inbound and outbound trailers.
• Operate forklifts in transferring loading and unloading materials in LTL.
• Pick and audit hazmat and international orders.
• Handle emergency hazmat situations requiring quick decision making skills.
• Stack and move pallets from different lines with different products documenting quantity and quality while participating in a team environment.
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