Manufacturing Material Handler

About the Company

Lanco represents four iconic, world-class heavy equipment manufacturers, mobile crane dealerships across the US and Canada, the largest parts and service network in North America, and factory-authorized technician training. In this role, you will support Mi-Jack Products, Inc., an industry leader and innovator in Travelift and Translift Rubber Tired Gantry crane manufacturing, sales, service, and support since 1954. Mi-Jack also leads in providing maintenance services, inspections, repairs, and parts for railroad, port, and industrial equipment end-users. The company designs and engineers maintainable solutions that integrate seamlessly into daily operations, ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient outcomes. From engineering to manufacturing, Mi-Jack is committed to delivering superior products and an unsurpassed customer experience.

• Material Handling Services
• Mi-Jack Products

Responsibilities

• With supervision, complete warehousing, inventory control, receiving, shipping, product identification, and traceability tasks.
• Complete inventory transactions such as transfers, issues, and receipts using a PC and barcode scanner.
• With supervision, assist with the Inventory Cycle Count Program.
• Use the continuous improvement program.
• Comply with safety and hazardous material handling regulations, including Hazardous Waste Management.
• Participate in the plant safety program.
• Maintain workplace organization to provide a safe and suitable environment for employees.
• Perform other job tasks as requested, keep the work area clean, and dispose of waste promptly.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams and daily Team Meetings.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests to improve quality, reduce cycle times, or correct nonconformities.
• Comply with Quality Management System requirements in accordance with ISO9001.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and submit continuous improvement ideas.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures to achieve zero incidents and injuries; assist in delivering required training.
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal and external).
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Company-wide policies to reduce liability exposure.
• Handle special projects or work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Material Handler experience.
• Experience making inventory transactions through an ERP system (preferably Epicor E9) and via barcode.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training in Inventory Management, Logistics, or material processing.
• Experience picking and issuing material to Production.
• APICS certification.

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of operating and documentation procedures and material flow.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with supervisors, management, vendors, and other employees.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this role is $18.00 to $21.00. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

Work Environment

This is a production classification with work in a factory environment, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, and machinery. The role requires:

• Accurate hand/eye coordination and finger dexterity.
• Hand strength for grasping, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Considerable standing, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods.
• Lifting parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements

• Forklift Operation.
• Basic Computer Skills.