Material Handler

Manufacturing & Operations Job Type Full-time Description **Summary**Works with Inventory Control and Manufacturing to maintain a high standard of material handling and accuracy by completing assigned daily material movements, weekly, and monthly cycle-counting tasks, location/bin audits, by providing employee coaching on standard inventory and material practices, and by effectively conducting inter-departmental communications. Supports and is responsive to employees and leadership in cross-functional departments, including: manufacturing floor, shipping/receiving, customer service, engineering, purchasing and sales.

Our full-time employees enjoy access to health and wellness benefits, and we offer three full-time shift options to help you manage an **excellent work-life balance** and we are currently hiring on 1st Shift & Weekend Shifts:

* **1st Shift - 5am to 3pm; Mondays through Thursdays**

* **Weekend Shift - 5am-5pm; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays**

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

*This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive, and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Candidates must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed, with or without reasonable accommodation.*

- Provide an exceptional level of service that supports the delivery of our SPEQ Promise (Speed, Protection, Expertise and Quality) to our employees, partners, and external customers.

- Accurately retrieve allocated materials, record material movements, prepare job kits consisting of 4x12 sheets of metal.

- Replenish warehouse raw material stock locations.

- Assist Receiving team in storage of newly received materials.

- Accurately perform daily cycle counts on raw materials and WIP.

- Research and reconcile any known or discovered discrepancies between cycle counts and reported inventory quantities.

- Process incoming requests (in-person, telephonic, instant message and email) from engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and other interdependent departments;

- Build and maintain positive, productive and professional working relationships with all employees as a primary point of contact for all inventory-related inquiries.

- Coach and train peer-level employees on proper inventory practices and procedures.

- Use forklifts and combi-lifts to stock both raw materials and stage upcoming orders.

- Assist with various continuous improvement, lean, and 6S projects, as assigned.

Requirements **Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:**

*The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.*

* High School Diploma or Equivalent; plus 2 years experience in completing material handling-related and/or cycle-counting duties. *Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.*

* 1 year(s) experience in using and operating a forklift is a must.

* 1 years experience working with an ERP System. *Experience with the SAGE ERP platform a plus.*

* Strong computing skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word.

* Strong mathematical skills.

* Ability to work independently, effectively time-managing and prioritizing ones own workload.

* High attention to detail and a consistent history of accuracy in completed work.

* Proficient with interpersonal communication, both in written and verbal forms.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

* Experience in training, coaching, or otherwise influencing the behavior of others, with or without a formal leadership title or experience.

**Physical Demands**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50-pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

*The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Candidates must be able to satisfactorily meet the physical demands listed, with or without reasonable accommodation.*

**Work Environment**

The position is primarily a manufacturing plant floor role, with exposure to regular factory noise. The incumbent occasionally performs work-related travel, less than 10% of the time, and will on occasion be exposed to outdoor conditions when working on-or-around loading docks.

The role has a primary set schedule, depending on the shift; however, some projects and initiatives may require the flexibility to occasionally work on weekends or during alternate-shift hours*.*