Materials Handler

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Full Time Akrofire, Lenexa, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition

Akro Fire is seeking aMaterials Handler who is responsible for handling all incoming and outgoing shipments, materials movement, and inventory management. This role involves verifying and recording shipments, preparing items for shipment, receiving incoming items, and ensuring that all inventory is accurately transacted, tracked, and stored. The incumbent performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in the kitizing, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment, while following policies, procedures and safety regulations.

About Akro Fire:
Akro Fire delivers high-temperature insulation, fire protection, and thermal barrier solutions for aerospace and industrial customers. Our products support safety, performance, and compliance in mission-critical environments. Employees at Akro Fire work in a dynamic, quality-driven environment where craftsmanship and innovation are at the center of everything we do.

Job Accountabilities

• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Receives, stocks, and disburses parts or materials, loads or unloads trucks, and disburses parts, materials and supplies to other team members as required
• Unpacks and verifies goods received against purchase orders or invoices
• Maintains records of received goods and rejects unsatisfactory items
• Examines stocks and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines
• Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped
• Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment
• Investigation of and recommending corrections in data deviations between the inventory system
• Communicate effectively with other departments to resolve any issues related to shipping and receiving
• Assist in managing stock levels and reporting shortages or excesses.
• Organize and maintain the warehouse, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Supports the Facilities function as needed
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety regulations
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

• 2 (plus) years of relevant experience
• Forklift certification a plus (Forklift certification required within 6 months of hire)

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence, while exercising sensitivity to the audience
• Possesses a high level of ethical behavior in exercising judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Strong logic, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Capable of driving change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results
• Possesses high degree of personal accountability
• Ability to travel to all Integrated Polymer Solutions locations and/or client locations as needed

At Akro Fire, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Akro Fire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)