Material Handler
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · Simsbury, CT · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Join EBAD and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge technology for aerospace and defense missions. As a Material Handler, you will support efficient manufacturing flow through inventory management, stocking, moving work in process, coordinating explosive quantity limits, packaging, and waste disposal.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to all safety standards and written instructions.
- Maintain accurate physical and digital inventory in manufacturing cells, including real-time electronic updates to match physical movements.
- Ensure production cells are stocked with materials needed for daily production.
- Move work-in-process parts through various departments at a regular daily cadence to support manufacturing flow.
- Package parts for storage or shipment in accordance with strict Packaging Instructions/Specifications.
- Complete hazardous waste disposal tasks following guidelines and regulations.
- Coordinate with the material control team on product movement to and from warehouses.
- Audit inventory, including cycle counts, wall-to-wall counts, and spot checks.
Requirements
- Positive attitude, flexibility, and energy; ability to work independently.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred Skills
- Material handling experience.
- Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.