Material Handler-1

GE Vernova; Dammam; On-site; SAR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Dammam is seeking a Material Handler to support line flow and ensure material movement aligns with production requirements. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or equivalent experience, alongside relevant expertise in material handling, Lean principles, and supervising roles. The position requires coordination with operators and maintaining efficient production flow while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This role will not provide relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in a manufacturing, material handling, production support, or industrial environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Weld Repair or CNC Machining.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising individuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain STD WIP levels across the line.
• Ensure components are placed in correct designated locations.
• Support and monitor line adherence to Standard Work.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Material handling

Supervising individuals

Education

Diploma or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

ELM

SmartShop

MyAndon

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting line flow and shop floor execution by ensuring standard work-in-progress (STD WIP) levels are maintained, components are placed in the correct locations, and material movement aligns with production flow requirements throughout the line. This role plays a critical part in supporting production continuity, visual control, single piece flow, and adherence to standard work by helping ensure operators have the right material in the right place at the right time.

In addition to managing material flow, this role is expected to monitor line performance against takt time and cycle time expectations, track piece movement once takt is completed, identify and escalate abnormalities, support adherence to Standard Work and Standard Work Combination Sheets, and contribute to overall Lean implementation across the line. The Material Handler is expected to be knowledgeable of the overall line process and actively engaged with each operator’s playbook to support smooth execution, process discipline, and operational performance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• MaintainSTD WIPlevels across the line to support balanced flow and uninterrupted production.
• Ensure components are placed and maintained in thecorrect designated locationsthroughout the shop floor.
• Maintainsingle piece flowacross the line to support efficient production movement and reduce excess WIP.
• Trackpiece movement once takt is completedto ensure proper part flow and timely movement between workstations.
• Monitor material flow and line status to support production readiness and process continuity.
• Highlight issues whencycle time exceeds takt timeand communicate abnormalities that may impact line performance.
• Support and monitor line adherence toStandard WorkandStandard Work Combination Sheetsacross the line.
• Maintain strong awareness of theoverall line processto support proper part movement and line coordination.
• Coordinate with operators and supervisors to ensure the right materials are available at the right workstation at the right time.
• Support visual management and line organization to improve process clarity and flow.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with5S standards.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and application ofLean principlesin daily work activities.
• Identify and communicate opportunities forcontinuous improvementin flow, cycle time, waste reduction, and workplace organization.
• Contribute to problem solving and support corrective actions related to material flow, WIP control, and process interruptions.
• Work within takt time and standard process flow expectations to support production goals.
• Use shop floor systems and interfaces as required, such asELM, SmartShop, and MyAndon.
• Comply with company quality policies, safety requirements, applicable procedures, and standard work.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma, technical college degree, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Knowledge in a manufacturing, material handling, production support, or industrial environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Min 3 years’ experience inWeld Repair/CNC Machining.
• Min 2 years’ in supervising individuals.
• Understanding ofLean manufacturing, 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to identify abnormalities and escalate issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with shop floor systems such asELM, SmartShop, and MyAndon.
• Min 2 years’ experience working with gas turbine components or other precision aerospace/industrial parts.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No