GEPW - Material Handler I

COGENT Infotech; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their team. This role is essential in ensuring the quality and efficiency of incoming materials, where you'll be responsible for inspecting and managing inventory. You'll have the opportunity to work with various tools and equipment, including forklifts and cranes, while collaborating with internal teams to meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety. If you're motivated to improve processes and build effective relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in receiving or stockroom in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, inspect, and check incoming materials.
• Lead efforts to improve efficiency in receiving and inspection.
• Coordinate return material authorizations with vendors.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates Degree in a Technical Discipline

Tools

Tape Measure

Micrometer

Calipers

Volt Ohm Meter (VOM)

Forklift

Crane

Pallet Jack

SAP

ERP Software

Job description

Title: Material Handler
Tentative start date: ASAP
Tentative end date: 12 months
Work shift (days/times): 1st Shift – 7 – 3:30 PM MTN Time
Must be able to read/write English

Required skill set:

• Travel Required (% of travel) – NO
• Is this a temp to perm position – Temp position
• A brief overview of your facility and what you produce:
• Screen - Onsite, Phone, or via Teams? Onsite Interviews

Essential Responsibilities:

• Receives, unpacks, inspects and checks incoming materials for defects, overage/shortage, and damage.
• Commonly used tools are: tape measure, micrometer, calipers, thread gage, plug gage, volt ohm meter (VOM).
• Work with warranty returns and maintain the will call area.
• Sign for and receive incoming packages.
• Lead the effort to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of receiving and inspection procedures. Will operate forklift, crane, and pallet jack.
• Perform inventory counts as needed.
• Provide support and backup for the stockroom, projects, and shipping departments.
• Interface daily with internal customers to meet business objectives and external customer requirements.
• Coordinate return material authorizations (RMA) with outside vendors and Client Shipping team.
• Package product for shipment.
• Work with sourcing to coordinate returns to suppliers, supplier deviation requests, and provide vendor quality data.
• Develop and improve inspection processes, written procedures, and checklists.
• Accept independent responsibility for compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in receiving or stockroom/kitting in a manufacturing environment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and use hand and power tools for unpackaging and moving product.
• Associates Degree or higher in a technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Mechanical or Electrical Assembly.
• Solid computer and basic math skills.
• SAP experience.
• ERP experience.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within receiving/material inspection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills via phone, electronic, and person-to-person.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexible and effective under changing conditions and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
• Able to flow back and forth between projects while maintaining departmental quality standards.
• Dependable.
• Safety-minded at all times.

Please Note:

• Self-motivated and directed.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• Driven to build effective working relationships with coworkers, customers, and suppliers.
• Driven to improve processes and workflow.