Material Handler

About the role

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring materials are supplied where and when they are needed. The Material Handler is responsible for keeping workstations fully stocked with materials, ultimately contributing to higher overall productivity of other workers.

Responsibilities

• Receives, ships, loads, and unloads materials/parts from suppliers or carriers.
• Visually inspects incoming pieces/parts for compliance and obvious damage; informing Quality if necessary.
• Moves material/parts from warehouse or receiving area, to designated line or stock locations.
• Uses computer and/or barcode scanner to properly identify stock locations to retrieve parts.
• Moves stock to release, consolidate, or change part locations.
• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials to be transferred; informs inventory control to update computer system when necessary (Ex: quantity mismatch, mixed parts, wrong labels).
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials received, moved, or shipped and reports inconsistencies to inventory control.
• Operates forklift, hand truck, and/or other material handling equipment to assist in loading or moving any material.
• Receives work orders from planners; picks parts to jobs for machine shop, assembly areas, staging for kits, and spare part sales orders using barcode scanner and/or computer.
• Follows all ISO procedures and safety rules, including wearing personal safety equipment.
• Removes any debris found on shelves throughout the warehouse.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing or distribution industry.

Key Competencies

• Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally with hoist to be used on objects over 40 pounds.
• Standing: Standing is required in periods of up to three hours at a time.
• Stooping: Would be required to lift objects off pallets.
• Hand Dexterity: Must be able to work with hand tools, screws and gauges, as well as operating buttons on controls.
• Verbal Communication: Must be capable of clear communication between co-workers and supervisor.
• Carrying: Capable of carrying 40 pounds for a distance of up to 25 feet.

Preferences

• Knowledge of inventory processes.
• Process driven and systematic in their approach to completing their work.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to pass certification for Powered Industrial Vehicle license.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including health care options, dental and vision coverage, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee stock grants.