Material Handler - 2nd Shift NRC

About the Role

A Material Handler at Gentex is responsible for the movement of material into and out of the warehouse in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner. This role involves using industrial lift trucks and other material handling equipment to perform material movement tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver material to manufacturing as directed, using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
• Perform receiving and shipping functions using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
• Perform necessary transactional functions related to inventory receipts, issues, put-aways, and shipments using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
• Operate material handling equipment to load/unload trucks, as well as put away/pick material.
• Maintain area housekeeping.
• Make trips for supplies and pick-ups as assigned.
• Assist team members in attaining team goals, including substituting and assisting in areas where help is needed, such as production.
• Perform periodic cycle counts as directed and assist in reconciliation of record variances through investigation of inventory history and related transactions.
• Conduct physical inventories as scheduled.
• Monitor and improve key measurements: 99.95% minimum inventory record accuracy, transaction accuracy and efficiency, safety when operating industrial lift trucks, response time for internal and external customers, and shipping-related performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

How You’ll Succeed

• Timeliness: Ability to consistently meet attendance and scheduling expectations.
• Teamwork: Interacting with teammates in a way that promotes a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture, and willingness to help current and new team members.
• Quality of Work: Attention to detail in following work instructions, meeting production output/expectations, and limiting quality errors, including identifying and correcting these errors.
• Personal Accountability: Keeping promises, honoring commitments, accepting responsibility for actions, and assuming responsibility during problems or crises.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
• Complying with all company policies and procedures, safety regulations, and company safety policies to safely perform all duties, including promoting a safe workplace.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain certification and operate all material handling equipment, including industrial lift trucks.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Moderate to heavy physical lifting, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maneuver in or around equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for the entirety of the scheduled work shift.
• Ability to perform physical tasks requiring frequent repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, or otherwise positioning the body to load and unload materials from racks, skids, and carts of varying heights.
• Ability to obtain a basic understanding of the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system, which uses computerized records and bar code scanning technology.
• Must be a team player.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of manufacturing or material handling experience (preferred).

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Raw glass
• Repetitive movements
• Hazardous materials (e.g., flammable, toxic, or corrosive chemicals)

The work environment is temperature-controlled, and the noise level is usually moderate. Team members will be provided with personal protective equipment as needed to protect against identified hazards and promote a safe work environment. Manufacturing work environments require constant vigilance and compliance with safety best practices, policies, and procedures.