Material Handler

About the role

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

Responsibilities & Performance Measures

• Generally responsible for organizing and handling a variety of logistics issues in manufacturing.
• Material handling, work order kitting, inventory control, security and accountability of inventory, periodic cycle counts, physical inventories.
• May also be responsible from a logistics and/or traffic standpoint for import-export licensing, ensuring legal compliance with regulations and government rules, and coordinating domestic and international shipments.
• The responsibility of every employee is to promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, and Precision.
• Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
• Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity.
• Supervise department, provide training, and collaborate with procurement/production teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literate.
• 15+ years in shipping/receiving
• 6+ years management experience
• Excellent organization skills and communication skills
• Exhibits good judgement and initiative
• Able to maintain positive helpful and cooperative working relationship with all departments of the organization.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency or comfortable implementing lean methodologies