Material Handler II

About the role

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Material Handler II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting manufacturing, repair, and rework for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product for final distribution.
• Contribute to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Locate and pack materials for shipping.
• Document materials and record units delivered and location of units.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Document product shipment by recording units shipped.
• Operate pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signal machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks.
• Keep inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean.
• Open containers, sort, and catalog materials.
• Learn and adhere to workplace safety regulations.
• Train and mentor employees to become more proficient and productive in all aspects of Material Handler responsibilities.
• Participate in process improvement activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience working as a material handler
• High school diploma or GED
• Adept at handling multiple tasks of moderate complexity simultaneously
• Proficient with prioritizing tasks and meeting multiple deadlines
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Process improvement mindset
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Ability to lift heavy materials
• Data entry skills and the ability to read and analyze information

Qualifications

• Previous stock or inventory experience
• Previous experience operating a forklift or pallet jack

Skills

• Adept at handling multiple tasks of moderate complexity simultaneously
• Proficient with prioritizing tasks and meeting multiple deadlines
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Process improvement mindset
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Ability to lift heavy materials
• Data entry skills
• Ability to read and analyze information

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans