Manufacturing Material Handler

Manufacturing Material Handler

Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

Canoo's success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 ("Important versus less important"), Act 30/30 ("Reduce waste and increase output"), and Live 90/10 ("We have each other's back"). We hire based on "MET" - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Job Purpose

The Material Handler ensures proper and timely flow of all materials and products from arrival until stored or shipped, following established policies and procedures. Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment, while following policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

• Receives, stocks, and disburses parts or materials, loads, and unloads trucks disburses parts, materials and supplies to other team members as required
• Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices
• Maintains records of received goods and rejects unsatisfactory items
• Examines stocks and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines
• Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped
• Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Demonstrates all safety policies and procedures

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift certificate required or education in-progress
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching, and carrying are required to perform the functions of this position.
• Excellent organizational skills, material stocking, identification, and record keeping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to accommodate change to scope, timeline, or focus without sacrificing execution.
• Must have the ability to work on multiple projects within the same day
• Must have the ability to follow directions, work independently and with minimal supervision
• Must have experience with detail-oriented work
• Ability to work in an open aired non-temperature-controlled environment
• Willingness to work overtime, a flexible schedule and extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines whilst demonstrating effective time management.

Preferred Experience

• 2 Years' experience shipping with UPS/Worldship/Shipstation/FedEx/FedEx Ship Manager
• Previous experience as a material handler
• Automotive and/or battery industry experience.
• Warehouse, receiving, or shipping software experience.

Additional Requirements

• Available for all shifts and extended hours. Work schedule may vary depending on business needs, and flexibility is required
• Proven ability to manage, launch, and achieve standardization practices using process improvement tools.
• Must be a self-starter with proven ability to give and gain the respect of all employees
• Work experience in Microsoft Office software (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.
• Ability to lift, push, pull parts and packages around daily.

Reasonable Accommodations

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

What's Cool About Working Here...

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy