Material Handler - Shipping

The Material Handler (Shipping) is tasked with managing the inventory control system; maintaining product data; researching and advising team to correct inaccuracies; reviewing and analyzing the results of transactional operations; performing necessary adjustments, as directed by Inventory Management; and reporting findings to management for cycle counts, variances, and discrepancies, in addition to, making recommendations for process improvement, utilizing data provided from production to establish min/max and safety stock.

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Warehousing or Material Handling
• Minimum of 2+ years in inventory control

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advanced mathematical and analytical skills required

As a Material Handler, for electric utility transmission, substation, and distribution industry, the ideal incumbent possesses the:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Outstanding work ethic, punctuality, desire to constantly improve skills.
• Ability to prioritize work with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and time management skills.

• Perform daily operations and forklift safety checks, including battery, seat belt, brakes, life control and fire extinguisher.
• Identifies many types of raw material, in process or finished product, equipment, or processing materials.
• Checks identification of materials to be moved. Cross-references with production schedule or shipping schedule to ensure accuracy.
• Proceeds safely to assigned area to pull load and move materials to correct work area.
• Reports inconsistencies or problems to supervisors
• Receive, document, store, stage and issue all job related material to satisfy production requirements.
• Support assembly / fabrication requirements, as necessary. Overtime is sometimes needed in order to accomplish all required tasks.
• Assist operators in delivering Fabrication parts in order to maximize department efficiency.
• Remove and distribute empty pallets and buckets as needed.
• Select, prepare & update paperwork and schedules both on paper and computer.
• Package, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging and to create a safe work environment.
• Apply labels, stickers, and stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• Comply with all safety requirements including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals. Keep assigned work-area clean, organized, and orderly per 5S standards.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and yard trucks to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory, reporting shortages/overages and supply needs to supervisor.

• Organized
• Scheduling
• Analyzing Information
• Dealing with Complexity
• Deadline-Oriented
• Time Management
• Process Improvement
• Safety Management

Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.

High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others.

The position is a yard position. Works primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors and chemicals. Must have good hand eye coordination and motor skills. We have a very positive / professional company culture that creates long-term employees.

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday and Saturdays as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply