Materials Handling Specialist

Job Purpose

The Materials Handling Specialist will be responsible for shipping, receiving, material handling, cycle counts and assisting with annual inventory audits. This is a collaborative role with an opportunity to influence process development, supplier selection and the overall daily operations of the materials team. Reports to Materials Manager or Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Shipping and Receiving

• International and domestic shipping (documents, packaging, quote for best price & delivery, schedule pick up)
• Receiving - visual inspection of incoming deliveries, note obvious packaging damage to carrier, packing slips to Inventory Specialist for transactions, notify Quality if inspection is required
• Notify and deliver packages to internal customers after all transactions are verified/complete
• Assist with packing/shipping and verifying deliveries to contract manufacturers and/or mod centers, resolve any discrepancies reported by recipients in timely manner
• Verify items returned by contract manufacturer or mod center

Inventory

• Assist Inventory Specialist with cycle counts, maintain consumables, OPS managed stock (pull cards)
• Regular audits of supplies for office & kitchen, notify Inventory Specialist of low stock
• Kitting - pull items per demand & BOM, present to OPS as required
• Mod Center and Contract Manufacturing support - assist with kitting/packaging/shipping material for outplant as needed
• Assist Inventory Specialist in identifying slow moving & obsolete parts for scrap or return for credit
• Assist with cycle counts, quarterly & annual inventory audits as directed by Inventory Specialist or Materials Manager
• Maintain strong customer focus at all times, accommodate urgent requests for support from operations or service
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• Education, Experience and Certifications
  
  
  
  • High School diploma, GED required
  • 1-3 years of experience in materials management
  • Expertise in UPS & FEDEX Systems
  
  
  
  
• Skills and Abilities
  
  
  
  • Preference for forklift and materials handling experience
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Competency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of Net Suite
  
  
  
  

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is an hourly, non-exempt-level position. This position typically works in an operations/warehouses/production environment. Overtime may be required.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, feel, or reach with hands and arms. Repetitive hand motions
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting using pallet jacks
• Concentrated mental and visual attention for sustained periods
• Requires walking, standing and continuous sitting for long periods
• Strong visual acuity

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.