Material Handler

About the role

Kerr, a Safe Fleet brand, specializes in modifying brand‑new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles, upfitting more police vehicles than any other company in North America. Founded in 1952, Kerr operates in Texas, Chicago, Michigan and Oshawa, seeking motivated, ambitious people who put customers first, enjoy challenges, and maintain quality and deadlines. We are looking to add a full‑time Material Handler/Picker/Packer/Shipper/Receiver to report to the Production Manager while also supporting the Purchasing department. The role suits energetic, career‑driven individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want to help accelerate growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing materials and supplies in stock and recording location of inventory.
• Allocates inventory to proper area based on purchase orders.
• Unloads delivery trucks while verifying that shipments align with company purchase orders.
• Receives and inspects inbound shipments and records inventory in the ERP database – Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV).
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Prepares outbound skids with finished product as required for customer orders, including identifying, locating, and packing inventory based on shipping requirements.
• Prepares and prints shipping labels.
• Handles customer pick‑ups.
• Operates a forklift to load, unload, or transport materials.
• Verifies inventory stock levels through regular cycle counting.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Pre‑kits for automotive upfitting jobs: reviews bill of materials (BOMs) for inventory requirements and picks and sorts inventory to meet those requirements.
• Prepares automotive subassemblies to be used by the production team.

Requirements

• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong organizational skills; thoughtful and detail oriented.
• Positive attitude and customer service experience.
• Previous experience in a production and inventory control environment, including a minimum of 1 year in a Material Handler or related role.
• Knowledge or previous experience working with automotive or electrical components is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV) or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a constructive team player.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift loads of up to 55 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Retirement plan