Manufacturing - Material Handler-US

COGENT Infotech; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing company as a Material Handler where you will play a crucial role in managing warehouse operations. This position involves loading and unloading trucks, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory records. You will work closely with warehouse and production teams to ensure timely material handling and adherence to safety protocols. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking career advancement in a supportive environment that values top performers. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about warehouse operations, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling and forklift operation is essential.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Primary Material Handler for inbound material put away and inventory control.
• Communicates inventory issues and coordinates material status with teams.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

EHS Compliance

Tools

Inventory Management Systems

Computer Systems

Job description

Job Description:

• This role involves operating/tending to our warehouse, rack, raw and finished goods.
• This includes loading and unloading trucks, moving inventory via forklift, and filling drums/totes with chemicals.
• It’s the ideal role for someone looking for an opportunity to join a growing company that offers internal promotion paths for top performers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary Material Handler for inbound material put away.
• Communicates timely with warehouse leadership, production department leadership, and quality teams if any inventory issues arise.
• Pulls material required for production orders, customer sales orders, and miscellaneous material in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Reviews, assigns, and issues production orders in accordance with customer’s needs.
• Receives, counts, identifies lot sizes, and verifies incoming material from vendors, material from completed shop orders, and miscellaneous material returned to the stockroom or warehouse and places all material and supplies received in their appropriate location.
• Responsible for control and accuracy of material and inventory records using either manual or computer systems.
• Communicates and coordinates material status information with the planner for manufacturing and between all manufacturing departments for customer shipments.
• Observes all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, including housekeeping practices and participation in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
• Performs tasks in accordance with quality, DOT, and hazardous waste requirements when loading and unloading trucks, understanding emergency response procedures in the event of a spill.