Material Handler

Material Handler

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

As the Material Handler, you will join our Shipping and Receiving Team and support by coordinating and expediting flow of materials, parts and assemblies between teams and/or departments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Receive and move materials to designated storage areas.
• Stage inventory and maintain kitting systems for parts and orders utilized in production areas and for assigned project orders using production schedules.
• Utilizes pick lists to pull and kit all parts necessary for assigned production and project orders.
• Follows priority dispatch list in setting up and prioritizing work with assigned work teams; responsible for timely material issue resolution to insure on time shipping commitments.
• Maintains the accuracy and timely completion of KanBan cards and material transactions; manages KanBan inventory levels.
• Responsible for timely reports and logs; accounts for all replenishment orders and part shortages and outages and for timely completion of JDE transactions for materials, received and issued.
• Removes scrap from work areas; enters scrap material data transactions.
• Works with ECO and Engineering on phase-in/phase-out of materials and correction of prints and bills of material.
• Responsible to perform the daily Cycle Count and major variance root cause analysis; assists with annual physical inventory.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency in all essential job functions of the department working at different workstations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
• Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.

Our Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with material handling or shipping and receiving.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals. Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment. Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.