Material Handler (New role based in Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah)

Watlow; Kedah; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Material Handler for its operations in Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah. The role involves processing raw materials, managing shipments, and collaborating with supply chain and production teams. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in material management and shipping processes, alongside strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Attention to detail and participation in continuous improvement initiatives are crucial aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ related experience is required.
• Must be well versed in shipping process including documentation and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Process raw materials and deliver parts to work areas or for shipment.
• Receive and verify the quality and quantity of shipments.
• Plan and coordinate physical movement of materials to optimize cost.

Skills

Material management

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Job description

Material Handler (New role based in Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah)

This position is responsible for processing raw materials and/or kit and delivery of parts to work areas or processing orders ready for shipment.

Functional Contribution

• Works under the general direction of a more seasoned team member.
• Routes questions to the appropriate person.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to learn new skills and follow directions.
• Produce at takt time while following standard work.
• Able to work individually and in teams.
• Follow the Watlow Way Behaviors, Values and Principles.
• Basic understanding of data analysis.
• Demonstrates knowledge with computer systems.
• Models Watlow Way behaviors, principles, and values while applying the Watlow Business System.

Skills, Abilities and Mastery

Delivery

• Receive and verify the quality and quantity of shipments of incoming materials.
• Build packaging, pack, check product quality, weigh, organize and verify paperwork of shipments.
• Monitor key materials performance metrics such as cycle count, inventory turns, and safety.
• Plan and coordinate physical movement of materials, parts, finished goods, and information to ensure optimization of cost and service level.
• Issue and deliver correct materials to production floor, keep track of inventory, and ship and receive material to ensure proper flow.
• Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility.
• Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, or other handling equipment to move material to and from locations and transportation vehicles within the facility.
• Deliver continuous improvement through participation in lean kaizen events.
• Problem solve and implement controls for cycle count discrepancies.

Business Partner

Collaboration with supply chain, manufacturing, trade compliance, customer service and logistics teams.

Center of Expertise (COE)

• Demonstrates capabilities in material management, materials requirement planning (MRP), pull systems, flow, and the implementation of LEAN concepts.
• High attention to detail, follow up and attention to customer service.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills to improve cycle count accuracy and replenishment systems.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

• 3 years’ related experience.
• Must be well versed in shipping process - documentation, arrangement, inventory, packaging, custom.