Inventory Handler

About the role

The Inventory Handler is responsible for storing, moving, handling and distributing materials. They take materials from one location to another and may be involved in the process of extracting and loading the materials to be transported. An inventory handler has a very structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Each job is planned in detail and safety issues are addressed before a job begins. Working as a inventory handler doesn't require formal education but does entail on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations and forklift safety checks, including battery, seat belt, brakes, life control and fire extinguisher
• Identify many types of raw material, in process or finished product, equipment, or processing materials
• Check identification of materials to be moved; cross-reference with production schedule or shipping schedule to ensure accuracy
• Proceed safely to assigned area to pull load and move materials to correct work area
• Report inconsistencies or problems to supervisors
• Receive, document, store, stage and issue all job related material to satisfy production requirements
• Support assembly / fabrication requirements, as necessary
• Assist operators in delivering Fabrication parts in order to maximize department efficiency
• Remove and distribute empty pallets and buckets as needed
• Select, prepare & update paperwork and schedules both on paper and computer
• Package, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging and to create a safe work environment
• Apply labels, stickers, and stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping
• Comply with all safety requirements including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner
• Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals
• Keep assigned work area clean, organized, and orderly per 5S standards
• Operate overhead hoists and forklifts to move material and necessary equipment to perform machine operations
• Arrange parts as needed for production and deliver raw stock, partially completed work, and completed jobs to appropriate storage or production areas
• Maintain accurate inventory, reporting shortages/overages and supply needs to supervisor
• Ability to grind burrs from holes on various parts; and ability to grind sharp corners from material
• Ability to assist fellow employees, as directed; and ability to perform other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Experience in working in steel industry or inventory, a plus
• Ability to be forklift and overhead crane certified and operate a forklift and overhead crane (forklift experience required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate in English
• Outstanding work ethic, punctuality, desire to constantly improve skills
• Ability to prioritize work with minimal direction
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and time management skills
• Successfully pass a background check, including criminal history, drug screen, physical, audiogram, and vision test

Qualifications

• Organized
• Scheduling
• Analyzing Information
• Dealing with Complexity
• Deadline-Oriented
• Time Management
• Process Improvement
• Safety Management
• Inventory Control
• Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others

Working conditions

• Shop floor and yard position
• Works primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors and chemicals
• Must have good hand eye coordination and motor skills
• We have a very positive / professional company culture that creates long-term employees

Schedule

• Shift: Monday - Friday and Saturdays as needed
• 5 AM - 3:30 PM
• Hours per week: 40 Hours

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