What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at EIS Wire & Cable, Inc.?
About EIS Wire and Cable Inc.
We have a long history of engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence, resulting in strong business relationships with customers across diverse industries. Today, we operate a modern 125,000 sq. ft. facility based in Western Massachusetts, specializing in custom design and standard construction products.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow standard work instructions to make repeatable delivery schedules for material replenishment or removal every 2 hours.
- Complete paperwork and enter transactions into the computer system.
- Train in Lean methods and participate in team projects to reduce through-put time and increase productivity.
- Load/unload trucks, assist operators with pre-staging and machine set-ups, perform cycle count inventory, and replenish point of use storage locations daily.
- Evaluate work center issues with materials, machines, and workloads, and report current status to supervisors.
- Stack boxes on pallets and maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
- Follow all safety and housekeeping policies and understand the Kanban scheduling system.
Requirements
- Fork truck experience is required.
- Warehouse or material handling experience is necessary.
- Pass a color identification test.
- Able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- Must have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Able to lift 50 lb. with assistance.
- The job requires standing and/or walking for long periods of time.
- Reliable attendance is essential.
Schedule and Benefits
- Full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Pay rate based on experience.
- The EIS premier benefits package includes:
- Guaranteed step pay increases per the contract.
- Medical (EIS funds 100% of the deductible and 80% of premium).
- Dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible spending account and employee assistance program.
- Paid time off (Holidays, vacation, sick, birthday).
- Referral program and tuition reimbursement.
- Shift Differential and Bonus Incentives.
This role may involve some required overtime and offers opportunities for professional growth and development within our organization.
