Material Handler - 1st Shift

Join Us To Empower The World To Work Out

Life Fitness is the global leader in the fitness industry. Our mission is to provide solutions that get the world moving and help people lead active and healthy lives. Since 1977, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge, best-in-class fitness products for commercial facilities and home use. We operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and SCIFIT.

Job Purpose

Performs the movement of materials within departments as well as between departments in fast paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Transport product and material to appropriate work areas in a timely and safe manner.
• May include picking parts orders and packaging parts, or filling parts bins on assembly lines. Disperses parts, fixtures and materials within and between departments as assigned by Supervisor.
• Documents delivery of all items. Places stock in designated areas in each department and verifies accuracy of part number, quantity, location, and material transactions.
• Operates mechanical and other material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks and scale.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Performs cycle counts and audits to maintain the highest level of inventory accuracy.
• Understand and use visual controls to replenish parts, maintain inventory levels and identify potential shortages.
• Notifies supervisor of any errors with procedures or equipment to maintain the highest degree of safety, inventory accuracy and productivity.
• Locate inventory locations and perform inventory move transactions.
• Complete all transactions within oracle accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist operators in delivering parts in order to maximize department efficiency.
• Daily interaction with manufacturing personnel, Materials, Receiver, and Shipping Department. Provide daily support to all inventory and production control functions.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and aisles by disposing waste, cardboard, and pallets appropriately.
• Performs other production duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills Needed

Required

• Basic counting, adding and subtracting
• Attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Motivated self-starter

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 5 years of relevant experience
• 1 year in manufacturing environment
• Forklift certification
• Database knowledge
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Cycle-counting experience
• RF Scanning device experience

Working Conditions

Lift/carry up to 10 lbs. constantly, product weighing up to 35 lbs. frequently, and 50lbs. rarely. Lifting/carrying of product over 50lbs. is done with a two person assist or a lift assist. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Frequently use hands and fingers to pick parts and grip objects, tools, scanner, etc. Occasionally crouch, kneel, bend, stoop and reach forward and overhead. Bend, twist/turn, push/pull, reach overhead and grasp tools as necessary. Operate powered equipment listed in Equipment Used section below. Work area can be noisy.

Equipment Used: Material handling equipment (RF scanner, stand up and/or sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, bander, pallets, common hand tools, trash and cardboard compactors, scale and computer terminal).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status recognized under applicable law.

Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

Want To Take The Next Step In Your Career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.