Position Overview
GTI Energy is seeking a Material Handler Lead to oversee daily warehouse and material handling operations supporting manufacturing and production activities. This role is responsible for coordinating shipping, receiving, inventory movement, material staging, and warehouse workflow while providing day-to-day leadership and support to warehouse personnel.
The ideal candidate has strong warehouse and logistics experience, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to safety, accuracy, and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Support
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and support to material handling team members
• Serve as a subject matter expert for shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse processes
• Assist in assigning tasks and monitoring workflow to ensure timely completion
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Support onboarding and training of new warehouse employees
Operations & Execution
• Perform and oversee receiving, locating, transferring, and staging of materials accurately and efficiently
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of materials across trucks, racks, pallets, conveyors, and storage areas
• Verify counts, weights, labeling, and documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments
• Identify and document damaged materials, shortages, or discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately
• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities to meet operational deadlines and production schedules
Material Handling & Equipment Use
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Transport materials throughout the facility using appropriate tools and equipment
• Assist production teams and machine operators with movement and staging of materials
• Organize, stack, and maintain materials for efficient workflow and storage utilization
Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and warehouse procedures
• Participate in quality improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Support audits and ensure compliance with operational and inventory standards
Administrative & Coordination
• Complete required reports, documentation, inventory transactions, and system updates accurately
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, purchasing, logistics, and management teams
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory tracking activities
• Perform additional warehouse and logistics duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• 2–4+ years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or shipping and receiving
• Prior lead, coordinator, or informal leadership experience preferred
• Forklift certification required
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping practices, and material handling procedures
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial production environments
• Familiarity with international shipping requirements and shipping documentation
• Experience using inventory systems or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI Fabrication is a leading U.S.-based contract manufacturer specializing in complex steel enclosures and fully integrated systems for Energy Storage (BESS), Power Generation, Modular LNG, Data Centers, Defense, and Offshore markets. Founded in 2015 in Buffalo, NY, GTI has rapidly expanded with advanced manufacturing facilities in Buffalo, Phoenix, and Monterrey, offering over 1,000,000 sq. ft. of combined production space. Our capabilities span structural steel fabrication, precision welding, powder coating, mechanical and electrical integration, battery integration, and end-of-line testing—all under one roof. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and one of the only LRQA and ABS-approved ISO shipping container factories in the U.S., ensuring full TAA/BAA compliance for government and defense contracts. At GTI, we believe in long-term partnerships over vendor relationships. Our engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams work side-by-side with customers to bring complex products from prototype to mass production—on time, on budget, and at scale. Key Capabilities ✔ U.S. and Mexico-based Manufacturing ✔ BESS Enclosure Fabrication & Integration ✔ ISO Container Customization & Certification (CSC, ABS, LRQA) ✔ Power Gen Packaging & Modular Data Centers ✔ Busbar, Wire Harness, and Battery Module Assembly ✔ Robotic Welding & Automation ✔ Full-Service Engineering & Prototyping ✔ High Volume Manufacturing
Key team members
Anthony Adragna
Christopher Rossi
Shane Kemplin
Brad Gallion
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