Material Handler

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story;

you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

PRIMARY FUNCTION /

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Receive, store, issue, and ship all equipment, supplies, parts, and raw materials associated with production. Deliver needed materials to appropriate department. Maintain inventory and supply records as required.

• Safety:
  • The ability to work safely and proactively contribute to a safer work environment.
  • Observe and actively participate in all company rules and safety practices.
• Quality:
  • The demonstration of work duties which an employee should know and understand to produce quality, defect‑free pieces, or quality mistake‑free work output.
  • Check quality of material and verify conformance to standards.
  • Responsible for quality of work.
• Costing:
  • Complete and maintain all necessary records and reports associated with receiving, stores, issuing and shipment as required.
  • Indicate short or damaged goods and obtain driver’s signature where required.
• Production:
  • Work from manufacturing information, material lists, requisitions, written and/or oral instructions.
  • Receive, identify, and verify incoming shipments.
  • Store productive and contract materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Issue items from stores and storage areas as required.
  • Assign bin locations or storage areas as required.
  • Prepare for shipment completed equipment, accessory and service parts and assure parts on products are properly labeled and loaded for shipment.
  • Load, unload, move, stack, consolidate, and band materials to pallet or put materials in crates or cartons as required.
  • Complete and maintain all necessary records and reports associated with receiving, stores, issuing, and shipments as required.
  • May be required to successfully pass certification for licensing of forklifts depending on specific department requirements.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Keep work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • Participate in any/all inventory control processes including cycle counting of parts.
  • All other duties as assigned.
• Leadership:
  • Guide and assist other personnel as directed.
  • Provide suggestions and ideas toward continuous improvement.

Education:

High School Graduate

Functional/Technical Expertise:

• Previous Forklift Experience
• SAP/MRP/ERP Knowledge
• Inventory Management Experience (Cycle Counting)

Other Special Requirements:
May be required to drive company truck between Holland & Maumee facilities based on business demand. Willingness to work overtime as needed. Able to lift to 50‑lbs. Operator certification within 60 days. (Varies based on business need).

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.