What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Nichols Portland, LLC?
Position Title: Material Handler (Pumps)
Position Summary:
- Responsible for accurately processing inbound and outbound shipments in a timely manner and maintaining production inventory markets at specified levels.
Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
- No direct reports
Essential Functions:
- Accurately receive and process inbound shipments and as needed coordinate QA inspection.
- Accurately transfer goods to inventory and WIP locations.
- Maintain all production inventory locations at specified quantities for both first and second shift. No shortages at any time.
- Accurately process outbound shipments, including international, in a timely manner.
- Maintain a safe and organized warehouse and work environment.
- Utilize ERP system (Plex) for transactions.
- Perform daily cycle counts as directed by your manager.
- Effectively learn all warehouse positions and assist when needed.
- Effectively learn all manufacturing positions and assist when needed.
- Operate UPS machine, wrapping machine, and other equipment as required.
- Wrap, strap, and label product.
- Operate powered and non-powered hand-jacks in tight spaces.
- Deliver incoming product and supplies to internal departments.
- Complete required documentation for receiving and issuing of product.
- Provide individual and team support to department members and internal customers.
- Maintain work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. All items in their homes.
- Initiate and support problem-solving and other continuous improvement activities, participate in safety audits and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as required or directed.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3-5 years material handling/shipping/receiving experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong customer service orientation and focus.
- Solid computer knowledge with multiple applications.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and multi-task.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow written/verbal instructions and adhere to standard work instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; utilize time management and self-prioritization skills.
- Effective interaction with employees at all levels within organization.
- Attentiveness to detail.
- Requires schedule flexibility to meet customer needs including extending workday with minimal advance notice to support divisional shipping needs; occasional weekend coverage required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English (required).
Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel):
- Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects.
- Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Maintenance of professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs following company safe lifting protocol.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils and chemicals.
Additional Comments:
- The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
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