Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Effectively controls the tracking, storage and issuance of materials to the production lines and assisting shipping/receiving areas.
• Proactively supports lines with materials for all aspects of production and packaging.
• Safeguards proper inventory of production materials and finished goods to support scheduled orders in a Pull Manufacturing environment.
• Maintains receiving/shipping areas by timely warehousing newly received items and properly staging outgoing product.
• Audit and monitor finished goods for proper packaging, tagging, and necessary information.
• Utilizes MRP and established paperwork and practices to assure effective, accurate, timely reporting of product and location, and tracking of materials.
• Supports routine cycle counts and other inventory functions.
• Ensures consistent companywide materials programs are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensures quality and on-time delivery of products and services.
• Creates, learns, understands, and follows documented work procedures.
• Assists in development of work instructions, training and certifying team members, and assists in special projects.
• Initiates and supports continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes to improve yield and customer satisfaction, lower costs, and reduce the number of corrective actions.

Requirements

• Obtains and maintains a Tru Vue Forklift Operation License in good standing.
• One year of forklift experience, with a good driving record.
• Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems, including devices and processes.
• Computer data entry experience beneficial.
• Must be able to learn and perform electronic transactions accurately.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Quality systems preferred.
• Able to learn, understand, and perform all production jobs.
• Able to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead to meet production needs and minimize downtime.
• Able to accurately complete electronic transactions and paperwork related to inventory and production.
• Able to work effectively and cross train in a team environment.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows based environment.
• Previous bar-coding experience preferred.
• Must be flexible, conscientious, quality-minded and detail oriented.
• High sensitivity to quality and on time delivery of materials.
• Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• High sensitivity to quality and on time delivery of materials.
• Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace.

Skills

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills in a Windows based environment.
• Knowledge of electronic inventory management systems.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Quality systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression