Material Handler

Position: Material Handler I (Contract)
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This position supports Novanta’s Robotics & Automation businesses, including ATI Industrial Automation and Novanta IMS. These teams develop industry-leading solutions spanning robotic end-of-arm tooling, force/torque sensing and integrated stepper motors that enable high-performance automation systems across a wide range of industries.

Summary As a Material Handler, you will ensure timely and accurate movement of materials within the facility. Your responsibilities will include packaging, shipping, and receiving and distributing materials.

Primary Responsibilities Moving materials to and from storage areas using forklifts or other equipment

Loading and unloading materials from trucks and other vehicles

Verifying the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments

Packaging and labeling of produced goods

Maintaining inventory records and performing regular cycle counts

Additional

Job Description Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.

Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.

Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity, placing materials in stock.

Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.

Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.

Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.

Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.

Meet or exceed production goals as established.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Outcomes / KPIsInventory accuracy

Inventory Turnover Requirements Other :
Be able to operate material handling equipment such as hand-trucks, forklifts, or pallet jacks.

Competency:

Be able to work in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines.

Competency:

Be detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records

Other:
Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if necessary

Other:
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

Competencies

Action Oriented
- Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.

Collaborative Team Player
- Collaborative:
Is intentional about seeking input and including others when making decisions. Humility: self aware, vulnerable, willing to reflect critically on opportunities for self improvement. Interpersonal Influence: listens, masters productive conflict, works across functions and BU boundaries.

Trustworthy:
Builds trusting relationships by being transparent and acting with integrity.

Learning on the Fly
- Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma/GED Required Ability to lift up to 50lbs independently

Able to work occasional weekends and evening1+ Year’s inventory management experience

Strong attention to detail

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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