Material Handler

Job Position: Material Handler

Location: Elgin, IL 60123

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr+

Shift: Second Shift

Description: Material Handler
SUMMARY:
Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts and assemblies in and out of departments
and storage areas by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read pick tickets, material issues, and other incoming paperwork to determine items to
be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Convey materials and items from Receiving or Warehouse storage to production or other
assigned areas.
- Sort and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to
predetermined storage layout.
- Perform daily inventory cycle counts.
- Conduct investigation on discrepant counts and feeds information to P&IC Coordinator.
- Perform the physical movement of crates, skids and larger items in and out of
Production areas using fork lift/hand truck as necessary.
- Coordinate daily gathering and transport of materials from one SMS plant to the other.
- Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and
distributes items to production.
- Gather customer parts orders, packs and makes ready for shipment.
- Processes ASN (Advanced Shipment Notice) and works within customer's portal.
- Make transportation arrangements and coordinates deliveries and shipments with
carriers.
- Verify that all materials are marked or have attached to them: identifying part numbers,
RMA copy; or other pertinent information.
- Organize storage areas and ensures material is stored in logical way - placing like
product together, and as close to point of use as possible.
- Maintain storage carousels and ensures counts are kept accurate.
- Restricts general access to carousels where possible.
- Maintain FIFO storage system in warehouse spaces.
- Gather garbage from around Production areas and disposes of it.
- Weighs or counts items before processing movement within plant .
- Uses Macola system to process data entry.
- Identifies date sensitive materials and labels items with fluorescent hand-dated labels.
- Generate Root Cause Problem Forms when a problem is detected and turns form in to
Materials Manager.
- Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other plant departments.
- Prepare parcels for mailing.
- Oversee operation of docks; overhead and drive in doors. Notifies office of need for
repairs and works with door maintenance supplier to keep docks safe and operational.
- Any and all duties assigned.
- Material Handling Manual: Tasks may include uncrating large components, which can take up to approximately 3 hours per day, depending on operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the skills, training and abilities listed
below:
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a warehouse environment
- LEAN experience a plus
Math Ability
- Must be able to verify counts; packing slip information; perform cycle counts;
understand percentages and weight, units of measure.
Reasoning Ability
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze inventory inaccuracies and reason through possible
causes of inaccurate counts.
- Must be able to grasp Production's processes and procedures as a means to determine
root causes.
Computer Skills
- Must be able to complete daily data entry requirements using Macola in a timely
manner.
- Data entry accuracy is key to this position.
Certificates/Licenses Required
- Current fork lift license
- CDL license may be required
There will be four hours training prior to shift start
Dress Code: Steel Toe Shoes, No Hoodies or items with drawstrings on the floor.

Safety Notes/Requirements:
Background Check
Drug Test