Materials Handler

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Material Handler I (First Shift)

The Material Handler I (First Shift) position coordinates and expedites the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. The positions plans and schedules material/production needs and requires specialized level of advanced office and technical skills typically gained through a combination of training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks. Requires a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources needed to achieve objectives. Allocates work and provides subject matter guidance to other team members coordinating and checking the work of others but not as a supervisor. Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve unique problems.

Job responsibilities include:

• Operates forklift to ensure movement and/or packaging of materials within the facility.
• Records/scans/keys work orders to ensure that materials can be properly tracked during the production process.
• May perform additional production/warehousing duties as assigned.
• Requires broad knowledge in problem recognition and specialized technical skills to develop solutions to a wide variety of work assignments.
• Requires personal initiative and occasional ingenuity, planning or organizing of work.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret routine instructions correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply basic written communication skills.
• Ability to apply basic PC, office or technical knowledge and skills, acquired through prior training and/or experience.
• Intermediate analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sets up, monitors and operates various pieces of equipment associated with the manufacturing facility requirements and may operate multiple machines simultaneously.
• Good mechanical aptitude, including experience in use of general hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Perform quality assurance activities as required by manufacturing/engineering specifications and ISO requirements.
• Assist with third party audits with supporting documentation to adhere to API standards.
• Perform material movement transactions in ERP system as required.
• Knowledge of plant lay out including location of finished products and raw materials.
• Skilled in basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to follow simplified or highly patterned processes.
• Job-related interaction generally limited to peers and supervisor however, office workers may be assigned to answer phones or greet visitors and may have limited interaction with external customers or vendors.
• Takes initiative to learn new skills.
• Perform work in compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality expectations while supporting a production schedule.
• The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 30 lbs and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level sufficient to understand safety instructions, complete required documentation, and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work, focus and thrive in a very fast paced and noisy work environment.
• Ability to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material moving equipment.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and performance to meet production and business needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment.
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to HMH Values, Compliance, Integrity and HSSE.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), with 0-2 years experience
• Basic communication skills and common courtesy

Preferred qualifications:

• Warehouse exp preferred
• Forklift experience preferred.
• High attention to detail, accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and order.
• Able to work extended hours and weekends.
• Experience in minimum of two of the following, receiving stocking, picking, packing shipping, cycle counting.
• Demonstrated willingness to complete all tasks to support material handling, warehouse and business objectives.

Additional information:

• 6:00am -2:30pm Monday through Friday (with overtime as required including some weekends.)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status.
• No relocation assistance.

Location: Houston, Tx - JFK