Material Handler I - 1st Shift

Material Handler I

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit:

Position Summary: The Material Handler I is responsible for efficiently and effectively processing and moving finished products and materials throughout the organization. This is an entry-level position and is generally intended for individuals who have limited to some level of shipping and receiving experience. This role works with limited independence and in a team environment and collaborates with internal Material Handlers, Sales team members, Security, and leadership.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Validate packing slips vs materials received, verify serial numbers, perform monthly serialized inventory, stock store shelves, displays, and pegs from backstock warehouse inventory, print SKU labels, and label product as needed with SKU/price labels.
• Conduct cycle counts.
• Retrieve ammo and other supplies from remote conex.
• Deliver packages to other campus business partners.
• Show attention to detail in all aspects of the job to ensure inventory is organized, structured, and accurate.
• Independently and in a team environment accurately pick work and sales orders, fulfill requests, put away materials, and ensure material is delivered to proper locations in a timely manner and accurate transactions are completed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and identify and report potential hazards to supervisor.
• Show steady improvement learning new tasks including reading and comprehending Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applying new knowledge to assigned tasks. Develop an eye for quality and accuracy, ability to recognize process failures and ask clarifying questions. Seek to deliver perfect quality service to internal customers while ensuring system transactions are completed timely and accurately.

• Learn basic warehouse functions and the impact of those transactions on store operations. Understand the risk involved to customer service when a lack of attention to detail results in inventory accuracy issues.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Communicate effectively to other employees and supervisor regarding any problems.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is a necessary function of this position.
• May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Typically requires 0+ years of experience.
• Ability to use manual pallet jack. Safely use material handling equipment (MHE) to move inventory around the warehouse.
• Possesses basic knowledge of performing transactions in the inventory system moving product around within the warehouse.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required, Oracle and CoreSTORE preferred but not required.
• Ability to be certified to operate powered pallet jack and crown lift.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Capable of completing tasks as assigned in a timely manner. Require supervision to properly prioritize tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.