Materials Handler Plainville, CT, US Posted

Position: Materials Handler Plainville, CT, US Posted a day ago
## Materials Handler Plainville, CT, United States Material Handler Plainville, CT, United States

Job Description
** Operating Company
** Gems Setra
** Job Function
** Manufacturing & Operations Gems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Fortive Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges. As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra’s vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.

Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements. At the heart of our combined company's mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale.

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Fortive, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve. “We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law.

Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at  “Gems Setra is looking to add a new Material Handler who possesses a positive demeanor, and is detail orientated, to join the team as a Material Handler.

This position reports to a supervisor or Area Lead. Material Handler plays a crucial role in ensuring that materials are efficiently transported, stored, and distributed, while minimizing waste and enhancing production flow. Lean manufacturing principles focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and continuously improving processes, and a Material Handler in this setting must align with these goals.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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** Material Delivery and Flow:
*** Ensure timely delivery of materials to production areas using Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory practices.
* Collaborate with production teams to ensure materials are available when needed, reducing downtime and avoiding overproduction.
* Use Kanban or pull systems to manage material replenishment, ensuring materials are only delivered when needed in the correct quantities.
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** Inventory Management:
*** Maintain optimal inventory levels, avoiding both excess inventory and shortages, by using Lean techniques like Kanban, 5S, or FIFO (First-In-First-Out) systems.
* Regularly monitor stock levels and alert management if restocking or adjustments are needed, in alignment with Lean principles of inventory control.
* Participate in regular stock counts and cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory data.
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** Efficient Material Handling:
*** Transport materials and products safely between locations, ensuring that the flow of materials is smooth and free from bottlenecks.
* Ensure materials are stored in a way that minimizes handling and maximizes efficiency— utilizing 5S principles for clean, organized, and accessible storage areas.
* Reduce material waste and excess handling by maintaining optimal storage layouts and following Lean guidelines.
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** Waste Reduction:
*** Focus on minimizing material waste, unnecessary motion, and transportation. Follow Lean strategies to eliminate waste in the material handling process.
* Identify areas for improvement in material flow and contribute…