Material Handler I

Position Summary

The Material Handler I is responsible for assisting with Production needs including but not limited to picking work orders, inventory management, fulfilling customer requests, and material movement. This is an entry-level position and is generally intended for individuals who have limited Material Handling experience. This individual works both independently and in a team environment with internal team members, Leads, Supervisors, internal customers, external suppliers, and delivery drivers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Action inventory requests from both internal and external customers and other facilities regarding material shipments and orders.
• Communicate with internal customers to ensure logistical needs are met in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by correctly identifying, labeling, counting, and transacting materials and supplies.
• Support Production's needs physically and digitally.
• Independently and in a team environment accurately pick work and sales orders, fulfill requests, put away materials, and ensure material is delivered to proper locations in a timely manner and accurate transactions are completed.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is a necessary function of this position.
• May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or related entry level Material Handler experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain at least 1 PIT or MEWP certification.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook) required, Oracle experience a plus.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• Require little to no supervision to identify additional tasks.
• Participate in 5S workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities.

Working Conditions

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.
• Ammo Division only: Must be capable of working in non-climate-controlled environments in extreme heat (98+ degrees) for extended periods of time.