Warehouse Associate I

Material Handler

The Material Handler records production receipts into SAP, moves materials to their proper inventory location, and supports production by supplying inventory materials as requested.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieve and accurately confirm materials (boxes and pallets) into SAP by using handheld scanner.
• Stamp each box and place on correct pallet for individual box confirmations.
• Verify that there are no mixed parts on the pallet prior to stretch wrapping the pallet.
• Confirm materials and move to their warehouse locations upon material confirmations for less than pallet orders.
• Understanding of Kanban process and pull signals
• Work with production supervisors, planners, and inventory manager to ensure that the proper Kanban quantities are set
• Retrieve component parts and other materials needed in production as requested by Production Departments
• Return unused components to their warehouse locations.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to Inventory Manager
• Retrieve materials to Quality Assurance Department for quality issues and return good materials back to stock.
• Review SAP transaction MB51 daily
• Keep inventory well organized in the designated warehouse locations areas.
• Operate forklift, other lift trucks and shrink wrapper in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized work areas.
• Comply with all relevant ISO procedures.
• Assist Distribution Center as requested by Management.
• Cycle count or recount inventory as requested by the Inventory Manager
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• SAP experience, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of material handling experience in a fast-paced environment, preferred
• Forklift certification, experience with Raymond, Counter Balance and Turret Lift, preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Basic computer skills needed to accurately enter data for inventory control
• English reading skills and basic math (must be able to accurately count and multiply)
• Attention to detail, preferred.
• Flexible with work schedule, including the ability to work overtime
• Dependable; consistent and punctual attendance required. Must be available to work assigned shifts.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent stooping and bending. Regularly required to sit or stand and move about the facility. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel Required

None

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.