Material Handler

This position is on Swing Shift, Mon-Fri, 2pm - 10:30pm

Leatherman Tool Group, the leading manufacturer of multi-tools, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and a commitment to delivering exceptional products, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. We prioritize quality, environmental responsibility and operational excellence in our manufacturing processes. Join us at Leatherman Tool Group and contribute to our mission of creating innovative tools that empower people to take on the expected and unexpected, resulting in real tales of triumph.

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, handle, allocate and transfer material, equipment, kits, supplies and shortages that are required and conducive to maintaining an efficient material flow through storage, receiving, machining & assembly areas. Maintain inventory accuracy within MRP system (MS Dynamics AX) and other information systems.

Essential Functions: 

• Physically transfer materials to and from storage, receiving, warranty, maintenance, machining and assembly workstations. Lift materials of up to 50lbs.
• Perform transactions in MRP and other systems to maintain accurate and timely inventory data according to work instructions and/or training.
• Manage Kanban card movement between work/wait boards.
• Locate materials and expedite part shortages within the plant that may be required for completion of assemblies or to feed constraint work centers in order to maximize capacity utilization.
• Ensure inventory data in MRP is consistent with physical inventory quantities and locations by part number. Accurately maintain inventory data in real time within MRP according to work instructions and/or training. Support problem solving when discrepancies are identified.
• Ensure Kanban cards flow properly through their respective loops and support problem solving when issues are identified.
• Verify that traveler/router data and signatures by process step accurately reflect actual part number, latest revision, level of processing and quantity on hand. Ensure Kanban cards are present and match the traveler and parts in each tote/bin.
• Utilize small hand tools and operate materials handling equipment including forklifts, skids, pallet handlers, hand trucks, and other similar equipment.

Additional Functions: 

• Function as a back-up for certain Material Handler II functions as skills develop through on-the-job training and as business needs dictate. 

Education and Experience:  

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some material handling or warehouse experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking English and basic math. 
• Requires a forklift license (training provided).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, & Internet Explorer) and MRP inventory module experience preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend, speak and write English at a level to effectively utilize and interpret MSDS’s, work instructions, and technical manuals.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently stands and walks; talks and hears, uses hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally sits; climbs; twists, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Working Conditions/Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment, and is frequently exposed to production environment. Work area is well lit and air-conditioned. All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

We care about the Health and Wellbeing of our Employees

Leatherman believes having healthy employees contributes to a healthy and productive workplace and community. While we're all responsible for our own overall health and well-being, Leatherman works toward helping employees make healthy lifestyle choices and changes that improve their health and overall quality of life through its many Health and Wellbeing Resources.

• Medical/dental/vision
• Free/low cost on-site primary care health center
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Behavioral health programs
• Pet insurance
• Onsite health coaching
• Lifestyle and fitness programs
• Tuition assistance
• Employee volunteer program
• Generous employee discounts
• Onsite fitness center
• Paid time off

Core Values

We have integrity in everything we do. We pursue excellence. We empower each other to reach our full potential.

Mission   

Inspire, equip, and prepare everyone with innovative tools to take on the expected and unexpected. 

Vision   

Be the most useful brand in the world.

Leatherman Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For more information on Leatherman, visit our Careers page:  

https://www.leatherman.com/careers