Material Handler

Description General Summary and Purpose:

The Material Handler is a core team member of the Supply Chain Department. The Material Handler is responsible for maintaining and managing the RIP (raw in process) and POUS (point of use storage) inventory flow.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain RIP inventory flow and accuracy.
• Re-Pack parts as needed into RIP storage containers.
• Move parts to resupply RIP after Receiving and Inspection
• Initiate replenishment of items not triggered by ERP or Vendor
• Support Pack and Clean operations as needed to maintain RIP inventory
• Resupply POUS racks daily
• Collect empty containers during POUS route
• Fill POUS containers as directed by PFEP or label
• Resupply POUS items without container as needed to keep POUS full
• Manage Scrap material flow
• Accurate and timely transactions in ERP for all material moves.
• Manage waste materials from RIP and POUS as needed to support Zero Waste plan
• Collect and manage returnable containers from RIP and POUS for return shipment to suppliers
• Perform daily or weekly cycle counts of materials, such as raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
• Enter data from cycle counts into ERP System and maintain inventory records.

Requirements Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

• Good communication skills, maintain cooperative relationship with team members.
• Must be able to operate forklift and similar material handling equipment
• Must be able to accurately perform transaction into software systems to support inventory control
• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ascend and/or descend ladders.
• Must be able to bend, squat twist or turn multiple times a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from a floor or table position to chest high using a proper lifting technique.
• Must be able to repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate tools and parts.
• Must demonstrate good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Job Specifications

• High School diploma
• Technical degree or certification
• 1 year Stirling engine manufacturing experience
• 1 year production materials handling experience