Material Handler

Material Handler

1st shift (8:30am - 5:00pm)

Role Purpose:  Engaged in expediting flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments of industrial plant by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned:

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  

• Receive job order and identify location for material, job order, stock, sales order.
• Discuss discrepancies in count with the Quality Control department to determine where the error occurred.
• Receive hardware from the Shipping and Receiving Clerk and discuss discrepancies with the Shipping and Receiving Clerk to determine where the error occurred.
• Pull required details for the work order.
• Wrap parts for protection during shipment.
• Pull parts and hardware for non-production purposes as needed.
• Keep records of inventory transactions and monitor inventory levels.
• Performing cycle counts.

• Review negative quantities in stock, research, and fix.
• Examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Follows standardized procedures to improve efficiency.
• Adjusts errors and complaints.

• Will be cross trained in shipping and receiving to serve as a backup.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Significant Role Requirements: 

• A degree of independence within agreed policies, targets and budgets Works within in a team spirit.  Understands how to resolve issues without causing conflict.

• Adheres to and holds other accountable to corporate norms.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of ERP systems
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing strategies
• Experience with implementing pull systems in manufacturing environments.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to work in a physically demanding role. The work may involve long hours standing and bending. May also involve heavy lifting.

Customer Focus: 

This is a highly visible position with a critical impact on the company’s future.  Internal and external contacts include all levels of employees within the company, division management, consultants, and other professional business contacts within the industry.  External contacts are key to the effective execution of the objectives of the company.  Frequently these interactions will involve extremely complex, emotional, and sensitive issues.  Success in this area is vital for the development of the existing and future business.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED and six months to one-year related experience and/or training
• Experience with expediting and scheduling.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems
• Familiarity with pull and KanBan Systems