Material Handler

Material Handler

Hill & Smith Inc. is an industry leading manufacturer of a wide range of transportation safety products. Our mission is to keep the traveling public safe while providing an enriching and satisfying work environment for our team members.

This is a full-time Material Handler position located at our Columbus, Ohio plant. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and wellness benefits, vacation benefits, and financial security benefits.

Material Handler Summary

We are looking for a reliable Material Handler to help maintain warehouse stock and assist in fulfilling orders. The Material Handler will be responsible for supplying material to production lines and replenishing Kanban carts. The material handler will also be responsible for organizing and maintaining inventory locations in the warehouse. Ability to operate a forklift is required. Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed to operate a forklift and are available to work overtime hours during the busier times of the year.

Essential Job Functions

• Gain and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Procurement and Material Management processes.
• Pull Material from Warehouse to replenish Kanban carts and production line staging areas.
• Conduct warehouse inventories, maintaining tally listings during the counting process, assisting in determining the reasons for overages, shortages, and expired items.
• Ensure safe storage and organization of supplies in the warehouse.
• Monitor inventory levels and suggest new orders when needed.
• Oversee inventory movement between stations to maintain stock levels.
• Use forklifts, handcarts, dollies, and other manual equipment to lift and move stock.
• Utilize the ERP System to lookup inventory quantities and locations.
• Support other production / administrative functions as assigned.
• Displacement of finished trailers from the QC area to the yard.
• Organization and maintenance of first in and first out procedure for completed trailers.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years' proven experience as a Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, or similar position.
• 1+ years' inventory management experience.
• Ability to lift loads of 50 pounds.
• Experience in using warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Computer experience with MS Excel and MRP systems is highly desired.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience backing up trailers a plus.

Essential Attributes

• Team Player - Contributes effectively to team performance and supports team members.
• Problem Solving - The ability to work through details of a situation to reach a solution.
• Adaptability & Resilience - Can comfortably shift among multiple tasks and initiatives.

Hill & Smith Inc. operates five manufacturing facilities in the US and sells a wide array of transportation safety products around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.